Question- Why do democrats and liberals strongly oppose voter ID laws?

[dbair1967]

I know the real answer, but would like to hear someone spin explain why requiring someone to present a valid photo ID before voting is a bad thing.

 

[superpunk]

not sure but I'm guessing you believe it's so they can defraud elections

 

[Cythim]

I know the real answer, but would like to hear someone spin explain why requiring someone to present a valid photo ID before voting is a bad thing.

Because no where in the constitution does it outline a requirement for each citizen to carry a photo ID. The government has a duty to administer a fair election, but they cannot impose on the people's personal rights and freedoms while doing so. You would think conservatives would be all about leaving the voting process just the same as it has been for the last 200 years lol

 

[Midswat]

The government has a duty to administer a fair election, but they cannot impose on the people's personal rights and freedoms while doing so.

Is requiring a person to properly identify themselves really imposing on their rights and freedoms?

Or is this more of your go-go gadget arms reaching?

 

[cmd34]

I tend to be more of a Democrat and I have zero problem with people having to show ID before they vote.

 

[Cythim]

Is requiring a person to properly identify themselves really imposing on their rights and freedoms?

Or is this more of your go-go gadget arms reaching?

Asking someone to properly identify themselves does not have to include requiring a photo ID.

 

[superpunk]

the short answer is that voter ID laws are useless. They are meant to address a problem that doesn't exist, but all they do is disenfranchise portions of voters. They create more problems than they solve (none).

 

[Midswat]

Asking someone to properly identify themselves does not have to include requiring a photo ID.

lol

Yeah, they could just wear "Hello, my name is ______" nametags.

amirite?

 

[Cythim]

lol

Yeah, they could just wear "Hello, my name is ______" nametags.

amirite?

it has worked for 200+ years, why the sudden change of heart?

 

[Midswat]

it has worked for 200+ years, why the sudden change of heart?

Oh, I don't know... allegations of voter fraud.

:confused

 

[superpunk]

Oh, I don't know... allegations of voter fraud.

:confused

=not a real problem.

 

[Cythim]

Oh, I don't know... allegations of voter fraud.

:confused

Allegations aren't enough to change a law over. Those allegations have been happening since voting started and we have gone 200+ years without needing photo ID.

 

[Midswat]

Just admit you don't want positive changes that'll significantly improve the integrity of elections, for fear your political leaders won't get elected, and lets move on.

k?

 

[Sheik]

Is this about illegal aliens?

 

[Cythim]

Just admit you don't want positive changes that'll significantly improve the integrity of elections, for fear your political leaders won't get elected, and lets move on.

k?

Just admit you want this change so black people can't reelect Obama.

 

[Midswat]

Just admit you want this change so black people can't reelect Obama.

I wasn't aware black people didn't have the option of getting photo identification.

 

[superpunk]

Is this about illegal aliens?

minorities, women, students and old people. All people the GOP would rather not have voting

 

[dbair1967]

Because no where in the constitution does it outline a requirement for each citizen to carry a photo ID. The government has a duty to administer a fair election, but they cannot impose on the people's personal rights and freedoms while doing so. You would think conservatives would be all about leaving the voting process just the same as it has been for the last 200 years lol

Thanks for the spin job, it was just what I expected.

Asking people to prove who they are is not infringing on anyone's rights.

 

[dbair1967]

the short answer is that voter ID laws are useless. They are meant to address a problem that doesn't exist, but all they do is disenfranchise portions of voters. They create more problems than they solve (none).

The problem does exist, its in the news all the time. they just carted off several of your guys in oen state for voter fraud, and ACORN has been running wild with voter fraud schemes and assistance for years.

 

[dbair1967]

Just admit you want this change so black people can't reelect Obama.

I know alot of black people. They all have legitimate ID's