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Originally Posted by Imperator
well I would think that this cuts both ways, if I understand you right just because dem voters are less liable to have an ID doesn't mean its okay no matter the reason, I would think. I for one am in favor of a national id. We crossed that road when we went to SS #’s etc. imho.
Besides , I think that’s kind of whacked, I mean, if "lower class folks" don't have one, I find that contrary to some of the stories I read and some of the opinons I have seen here at the forum, about the lower classes having to use those early pay day lending stores, cashing SSI or other gov. checks, foodstamps etc.....
In then end I think its prudent to demand a viable ID to vote.
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As I said, I wouldn't find a voter ID law invalid under the setup Indiana has done because it does not result in a person having to pay a fee and/or face unrelated barriers to getting the required IDs, and it allows voting at the polls without IDs with a provisional ballot that will count so long as the person proves their identity shortly after the election day, which in turn covers those who lost, forgot or did not know about the ID requirement.
I think it's imperative to remember that these laws do not regulate a privilege or mere liberty interest but a fundamental right. Laws must be strictly construed so they do not act to deprive people of that right.