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Non-driver IDs, as said above A Deathwatch Guard Send a noteboard - 16/01/2012 11:55:55 PM
Which are exactly like a driver's license, only without giving the bearer the right to drive a vehicle. Otherwise they have the same information and have equal weight in terms of proving one's identity.

And getting one really does cost about $20 and take up an hour's time (on average, since it might be more or less depending on lines and distance). Overall, nothing too onerous, considering it's a pretty useful thing. If someone is too lazy to get an ID, then I just find it difficult to believe that the same person wouldn't be too lazy to vote.

Depending on how strict they are, "photo ID" could even include high school or college ID cards.
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How does requiring photo ID disenfranchise the black/minority community? - 15/01/2012 05:14:16 PM 1889 Views
I certainly don't know. *NM* - 15/01/2012 05:32:42 PM 526 Views
From what I understand ... - 15/01/2012 05:34:39 PM 999 Views
but you need a photo ID for so many other things - 15/01/2012 05:42:06 PM 893 Views
Well. - 15/01/2012 05:53:04 PM 1023 Views
your last bit is a good point *NM* - 15/01/2012 06:07:17 PM 565 Views
The SCOTUS disagrees with you. - 16/01/2012 03:14:57 AM 853 Views
I didn't even need to show a voter regestration card last time I voted *NM* - 16/01/2012 11:45:23 PM 662 Views
That is kind of pathetic. - 17/01/2012 06:45:19 AM 795 Views
you are not taking my amazing good looks into account - 17/01/2012 11:22:16 AM 718 Views
I cannot speak to that. - 17/01/2012 04:11:53 PM 909 Views
It "disenfranchises" whoever only barely brings him- or herself to vote as it is. - 15/01/2012 05:34:50 PM 900 Views
That really only reinforces the idea to me that this is just people looking to fight about something *NM* - 15/01/2012 05:45:37 PM 502 Views
Did you read your own article? - 15/01/2012 05:48:21 PM 946 Views
but out of that 200,000, how many would go get an ID? - 15/01/2012 06:08:44 PM 903 Views
I think that's an exaggeration, but to play devil's advocate... - 15/01/2012 05:41:10 PM 827 Views
it doesn't strike me as a very big layer to add. *NM* - 15/01/2012 05:43:37 PM 501 Views
Someone presents a poll worker a non-DL photo ID. - 15/01/2012 05:48:50 PM 894 Views
This is a remarkably calm and reasonable political discussion. What's going on? *NM* - 15/01/2012 08:05:30 PM 523 Views
I'm magical? *NM* - 15/01/2012 08:59:33 PM 597 Views
It is not a black and white issue - 16/01/2012 01:07:14 AM 915 Views
I prefer to think i'm magical. *NM* - 16/01/2012 01:20:49 AM 511 Views
I don't see any cat nearby, thus no magic was used *nods* *NM* - 16/01/2012 01:28:50 AM 540 Views
that's too obvious. - 16/01/2012 02:48:29 AM 883 Views
You did not just compare a cat to a rabbit - 16/01/2012 03:07:49 AM 898 Views
have you ever had a rabbit? - 16/01/2012 03:25:26 AM 942 Views
A cat would never lower itself assumming the form of a fluffy rabbit - 16/01/2012 12:49:26 PM 959 Views
that's just what they want you to think. - 16/01/2012 02:34:48 PM 832 Views
Viscous does not mean Magical - 16/01/2012 02:45:10 PM 1026 Views
Not that I care much either way, but please, answer this: - 15/01/2012 09:26:23 PM 967 Views
definitely not. However, ID cards are free in South Carolina. - 15/01/2012 09:33:06 PM 1026 Views
You could walk. *NM* - 16/01/2012 06:31:58 AM 510 Views
Oh I could, theoretically. Although this year, my poll is a good 7 miles away - 16/01/2012 08:45:42 AM 1047 Views
7 miles away, isn't that illegal? *NM* - 16/01/2012 05:35:50 PM 513 Views
probably, but not really at the same time. It's my own fault regardless. - 16/01/2012 10:46:06 PM 947 Views
Illegal? My polling location is > 7 miles from my permanent residence. - 17/01/2012 12:19:21 AM 892 Views
I really have no idea what the rules are. *NM* - 17/01/2012 03:02:04 PM 517 Views
Every state has its own rules - 17/01/2012 03:54:43 PM 928 Views
No, and there's is no place in the US that is the case - 16/01/2012 12:11:36 AM 947 Views
Short answer: Yes. (Let me know if you want the long answer.) *NM* - 16/01/2012 07:52:36 PM 619 Views
that would be interesting. *NM* - 16/01/2012 08:45:24 PM 527 Views
I don't see how it does - 15/01/2012 10:22:29 PM 963 Views
Re: I don't see how it does - 15/01/2012 10:57:20 PM 897 Views
I believe most states also offer a non-drivers ID issued by the DMV - 16/01/2012 12:12:09 AM 848 Views
Also passports work too in most places. *NM* - 16/01/2012 06:59:51 PM 544 Views
those are far far from economical or practical compared to state IDs *NM* - 16/01/2012 07:12:30 PM 421 Views
Non-driver IDs, as said above - 16/01/2012 11:55:55 PM 924 Views
they don't cost in all states. They are free in SC *NM* - 17/01/2012 12:00:14 AM 535 Views
It is a catch 22 situation, the free id is not a perfect solution - 16/01/2012 12:53:11 AM 985 Views
That problem is significant, but far bigger than voting. - 16/01/2012 02:53:13 AM 957 Views
Also you can't claim voter fraud is a big problem - 16/01/2012 12:57:18 AM 908 Views
can you prove that voter fraud is not a problem? - 16/01/2012 02:04:52 AM 856 Views
In 5 years of investigation, 120 people were charged national with voter fraud, 86 were convincted - 16/01/2012 02:33:07 AM 1081 Views
That's smoke and mirrors - 16/01/2012 01:51:34 PM 974 Views
It seems you didn't read the article, or understand its point - 16/01/2012 02:39:39 PM 909 Views
I suspect I know a good deal more of this subject than the author of your 5-year old article - 16/01/2012 05:37:54 PM 906 Views
Question for you - 16/01/2012 06:01:09 PM 953 Views
I'd prefer photo-ID only but I don't see too great a need. - 16/01/2012 06:37:13 PM 1093 Views
I tend to agree - 16/01/2012 06:50:43 PM 842 Views
I'd definitely encourage absentee voting - 16/01/2012 07:14:02 PM 942 Views
I am required to produce a state ID to vote. - 16/01/2012 02:21:27 PM 961 Views
Re: How does requiring photo ID disenfranchise the black/minority community? - 16/01/2012 02:42:28 PM 895 Views
Keep wearing that tinfoil hat. *NM* - 16/01/2012 03:09:56 PM 532 Views
I'm not reading the article but... - 17/01/2012 09:48:27 AM 884 Views
maybe there's no excuse in your area - 17/01/2012 03:05:53 PM 829 Views
I think when you get to such extreme examples, the point often becomes moot. - 18/01/2012 07:26:10 PM 814 Views
that pretty much sums up my thoughts no it - 18/01/2012 08:57:41 PM 848 Views
Re: I think when you get to such extreme examples, the point often becomes moot. - 21/01/2012 02:44:56 AM 1084 Views
Well, that's kind of what I meant. - 21/01/2012 02:15:30 PM 983 Views
Re: Well, that's kind of what I meant. - 28/01/2012 03:48:19 PM 1169 Views
Re: maybe there's no excuse in your area - 21/01/2012 02:39:12 AM 924 Views
What? I'm the only one who cares? - 18/01/2012 02:14:28 AM 1025 Views
Yes, just you, the rest of us have been discussing baseball this entire time *NM* - 18/01/2012 02:41:25 AM 532 Views
I'm the only one who cares with fervor in a non nuanced way ok? *NM* - 18/01/2012 03:07:07 AM 522 Views
imo, fervor has no place in political discussion - 18/01/2012 02:35:56 PM 884 Views
What? - 18/01/2012 03:57:10 PM 810 Views
What about those who don't have an id and have been voting fine before? - 18/01/2012 06:06:19 PM 1037 Views
the problem with that last point is... - 18/01/2012 09:05:43 PM 872 Views
Yes. - 18/01/2012 09:32:25 PM 1042 Views
Cry me a river. Honestly. - 20/01/2012 05:28:05 AM 797 Views
What's your real question? - 18/01/2012 05:07:30 PM 849 Views
Question mark notwithstanding, there was no question. - 18/01/2012 06:16:46 PM 948 Views
Be outraged. Be passionate. Be surprised. - 19/01/2012 05:42:37 PM 1089 Views

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