Manhattan Buckeye;1082808 wrote:Perhaps that's because many of us vote in jurisdictions where voter fraud is nearly impossible. I always had to show my driver's license at the polls after registering with a valid SSN. It is idiot proof.
From what I understand, in other jurisdictions where "derp" can sign up as "derp" and bring in a utility bill that says "derp", it is certainly possible.
I have never understood why people think that requiring a valid ID at the polls is objectionable. I need to board an airplane, purchase certain products, heck even need a credit card to make reservations.
In WI, where voter ID is a hot issue, you don't even need to bring a utility bill. You must show up, say a name that appears on the rolls, and then you can vote. Period. If you go out the door, come back in, and say a different name, you can vote again. You can register same-day. A elector can challenge the vote, but if anyone there will vouch for you, that ends the inquiry.
It's a bit ridiculous to me that people view something slightly more stringent as some sort of right-wing attempt to disenfranchise voters.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqsyzTrWS0g
