In 2002 the federal government passed the Help America Vote Act. The law required first-time voters in Federal Elections to present a form of identification to the appropriate State or local election official before or on election day if they registered by mail. Forms of acceptable identification include a current and valid photo identification, a copy of a current utility bill, bank statements, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows the name and address of the voter. Voters who submitted any of these forms of identification during registration are exempt, as…
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Yes
@9DHYK4PLibertarian9mos9MO
You cannot apply for a job, fly on an airliner, file your taxes, etc.... without some proper form of Gov't ID. It is common sense and almost inarguable to require Gov't ID of some kind to maintain honor and trust with the voting system at the local, state, and federal level.
@R3f0rmTortoiseRepublican9mos9MO
That's a valid point. Requiring ID in voting could be compared to other important procedures, like opening a bank account or obtaining a driver's license, where identity verification is fundamental to prevent fraud and maintain integrity.
@9F7J82S8mos8MO
You can’t open a bank account, get a cell phone, get government supplements, buy alcohol or many many other things. Let’s face it, people have access to IDs and to say otherwise is just false. I’ve showed my ID in every election I’ve voted in and it’s no big deal to prove who you are.
@9L5BPQT2mos2MO
your a silly dyke & you will be treated as such when the rapture takes you
@9F9LM2P8mos8MO
Photo ID's are useful in means of keeping the fairness of a vote true, and assuring that the people who are voting are voting under their own name and not someone else's. The Photo ID also makes sure that legal, of-age U.S. Citizens are voting. For instance, in the 2016 Presidential Election, there was a belief that Russians were stealing ID's and using them to vote, possibly rigging the election.
@9FMR2PF8mos8MO
Look at how the country is being run right now and all the money we should be using going to another country thats all the context you need
@9F8MJF9Progressive8mos8MO
The political world is a viscious place, where many have even killed or have ordered the killing of opponents to gain power. Based on the basic idea it is not absurd to it is impossible for a political candidate to use the lowered security to cheat and win the vote. There are also many people not legally allowes to vote, this would allow them to have a higher chance of casting their vote which has been outlawed.
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No
@9F9LM2P8mos8MO
With the use of a photo ID, citizens of the United States will be able to be verified that they are at least 18 years of age, that they are a legal U.S. citizen, and that they are the person who they say they are, so that the theft of someone else's ID will not be used to steal their vote.
@9FMR2PF8mos8MO
That people doing vote in mail ballots for president are fools and it was so easy to tell the 2020 election was stolen
@ISIDEWITH8yrs8Y
No, and automatically register every citizen to vote when they turn 18
@9F88WGXRepublican8mos8MO
Even with automatically registering everybody, that doesn't mean the computer couldn't make a mistake or that the computer could be hacked or modified.
@9FN2CBJ8mos8MO
Even with automatically registering everybody, that doesn't mean the computer couldn't make a mistake or that the computer could be hacked or modified.
@9FDXN7W8mos8MO
Even with automatically registering everybody, that doesn't mean the computer couldn't make a mistake or that the computer could be hacked or modified.
@ISIDEWITH9yrs9Y
No, this will disadvantage those who do not have the resources to obtain one
@9F8MJF9Progressive8mos8MO
It will be advantageous to those not allowed to vote and politcal opponents who wish to cheat the system.
@9D5WVZJ10mos10MO
Just make it to where United States Citizens who don't have an ID can come get one for free with the correct document's, But only an ID no License for driving. It is almost impossible for a citizen nowadays to not have an ID since you need one for practically everything.
@JollyC0nsensu5Socialist10mos10MO
While it seems like a reasonable solution to provide free IDs, it is important to consider the logistical and financial implications. Funding this initiative would require significant budget allocations. Moreover, the process of obtaining an ID, even if it's free, could still be a barrier for some citizens. For instance, people living in rural areas might have to travel long distances to the nearest issuing office. Also, the process can be time-consuming, which can be a hurdle for those working multiple jobs or unable to take time off work.
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@9FFYM238mos8MO
If they do not have the recourse to obtain one then they do not need to vote. It’s as simple as that.
@9F95GWF8mos8MO
You should be required to have a Photo ID so we can accurately count votes and not have another mishap of the last election
@ISIDEWITH9yrs9Y
No, and there is little evidence that voter fraud even exists
@9FQTKLK8mos8MO
Until we require photo ID at the polling center and go back to in person voting we need to assume some level of fraud. We’re not doing what is needed to minimize the possibility of fraud.
@8NDHZFH4yrs4Y
Yes but guarantee that everyone can get one once they turn 18
Yes, but make having an ID free for every citizen
People can't afford $30?
@VulcanMan6 7mos7MO
Plus the time off work, the transportation, etc...and also, no, many people actually do not have an extra $30 in their budget. Poor people exist, a lot of them. Don't act like that's a wild concept...
@9K4DS2BRepublican3mos3MO
Often there is public transportation set up for voting. voting is set up early in the morning, till rather late at night. If it is such a hardship to make it in, they have mail in ballots.
@8HFKMFY4yrs4Y
Yes, but guarantee everyone gets ID and register citizens when they turn 18, otherwise no.
@8MQHB9C4yrs4Y
Yes because somebody could easily steal someones ID.
@97KDGPS2yrs2Y
Yes, but allow exceptions for those who don’t have the ability to obtain one
@59VC7RD4yrs4Y
No. The only voter fraud that has been proved is perpetrated by political parties, not voters.
@8MLN9XC4yrs4Y
No that is a form of voter suppression, by requiring a photo ID at the polls you aren't going to let millions of people, in low income neighbor hoods centered around big cities, to vote. Many people in big cities don't get there drivers license for they don't need to drive to work, they can take public transportation. So by requiring it that is suppressing the vote by only allowing rich people from the suburbs to vote i.e. white people.
@94BQQXV2yrs2Y
A driver license is only $25, I'm not a citizen so I have to renew every year, but I don't have any problem with that.
How come an American cannot let aside $25 every 5 years?
@95R9Z7N2yrs2Y
While 25$ isn't much to me, it will be to some people. Also, there should never be a fiscal charge for voting. If you don't have, or can't afford a driver's licence, there should be a alternate form of (photo) ID available for free. We need it to get on a airplane, voting is just as important.
@99C85KD1yr1Y
In states that do require a ID to vote, generally they offer a Free ID to use plus have a list of acceptable forms of ID.
How is 25 dollars a lot for a 5 yr period! I spend at least 40 dollars in GTA everyday, if I can afford that they can afford 25 dollars in 5 yrs.
@9JTH9GX3mos3MO
Yes, and make the ability to get a photo ID more readily available and automatically register every citizen to vote when they are 18
@9G9C49K7mos7MO
Yes, but the government should provide one to all citizens free of charge and register citizens automatically on their 18th birthday
@8XLR4JX 8mos8MO
Yes, but the government should provide one free of charge to all citizens on their 18th birthday and automatically register voters unless they opt out.
Yes, but the government should provide one to every citizen free of charge on their 18th birthday. The government should also automatically register citizens to vote on their 18th birthday
@8PLDKM5Republican3yrs3Y
yes, as long as they are free
@9GN5KWP7mos7MO
Yes, but the government should provide one free-of-charge to every citizen on their 18th birthday and also automatically register all citizens on their 18th birthday
@95KJL852yrs2Y
Yes, but allow exceptions for those who don’t have the ability to afford one
@8ZYN26D2yrs2Y
no, but some form of id should be required
Yes, but make them free and easier to obtain so that the economically disadvantaged can regularly participate in the democratic voting process
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