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originally posted by: nwtrucker
a reply to: Spider879
Numerous counties and some state accept either photo I.D. or a drivers license to register to vote, even though citizenship is required by law.
Of course it depends on which party controls that state or county. In some cases, if I have this right, where some states have recently switched to the right, but the counties and local officials were appointed by earlier administrations, everything from dead people registered to multiple registrations have occurred.
I really don't know the particulars of the 'bama situation, but it's safe it some sort of counter move. Pretty convenient to have that many people lined up to get into a DMV and have the perfect picture taken....
Look, I don't doubt weirdness go on in both camps. I'm not a fan of any of it....
originally posted by: grandmakdw
originally posted by: nwtrucker
a reply to: Spider879
Numerous counties and some state accept either photo I.D. or a drivers license to register to vote, even though citizenship is required by law.
Of course it depends on which party controls that state or county. In some cases, if I have this right, where some states have recently switched to the right, but the counties and local officials were appointed by earlier administrations, everything from dead people registered to multiple registrations have occurred.
I really don't know the particulars of the 'bama situation, but it's safe it some sort of counter move. Pretty convenient to have that many people lined up to get into a DMV and have the perfect picture taken....
Look, I don't doubt weirdness go on in both camps. I'm not a fan of any of it....
See my post above yours. No weirdness except for people who are trying to cause more hatred and division in the country, on purpose.
AL does not require any ID or proof of any kind to register to vote.
AL does require and ID to vote,
but anyone can get a FREE ID at any courthouse to vote
AND it has mobile vans running around the state
to get FREE voter ID's out to as many as possible.
A Driver's License is much harder to get in Alabama
and more expensive than a FREE voter ID.
originally posted by: Spider879
originally posted by: grandmakdw
originally posted by: nwtrucker
a reply to: Spider879
Numerous counties and some state accept either photo I.D. or a drivers license to register to vote, even though citizenship is required by law.
Of course it depends on which party controls that state or county. In some cases, if I have this right, where some states have recently switched to the right, but the counties and local officials were appointed by earlier administrations, everything from dead people registered to multiple registrations have occurred.
I really don't know the particulars of the 'bama situation, but it's safe it some sort of counter move. Pretty convenient to have that many people lined up to get into a DMV and have the perfect picture taken....
Look, I don't doubt weirdness go on in both camps. I'm not a fan of any of it....
See my post above yours. No weirdness except for people who are trying to cause more hatred and division in the country, on purpose.
AL does not require any ID or proof of any kind to register to vote.
AL does require and ID to vote,
but anyone can get a FREE ID at any courthouse to vote
AND it has mobile vans running around the state
to get FREE voter ID's out to as many as possible.
A Driver's License is much harder to get in Alabama
and more expensive than a FREE voter ID.
Ok I am being swayed "somewhat " by arguments that nothing sinister is taking place, however it demands watching, for if voting in those districts suddenly drops then the whole process need revisiting, 3yrs ago is not ancient history.
originally posted by: neo96
Yeah I will remember this thread next time I go to my Ace hardware store to buy a firearm.
I am gonna say I don't need ID.
After all it's my constitutional right to buy one.
Topic like this exposes the EPIC cognitive dissonance.
The right to vote versus the right buy a firearm.
One it's verboten to ask for ID and is labeled 'suppression' to vote, but totally 'acceptable' for firearm purchasers.
Non sequitur is right.
Bet they ALL had ID to sign up for their government benefits though.
Honestly I see the links in the OP as pure propaganda
designed to tear the country further apart with
unnecessary lies in order to further the agenda and power of
those currently in power.
originally posted by: olaru12
If in fact this is an attempt at voter suppression by the conservatives or if it is even given that perception; the minorities aren't stupid and this lame attempt will bite the Republicans in the ass as minorities band together and vote the racist out of office. This story has gone national and it won't do the conservative parties any favors. It's almost as if they are trying to lose by alienating so many voters.
originally posted by: Spider879
Ok I am being swayed "somewhat " by arguments that nothing sinister is taking place, however it demands watching, for if voting in those districts suddenly drops then the whole process need revisiting, 3yrs ago is not ancient history.
originally posted by: OccamsRazor04
originally posted by: olaru12
If in fact this is an attempt at voter suppression by the conservatives or if it is even given that perception; the minorities aren't stupid and this lame attempt will bite the Republicans in the ass as minorities band together and vote the racist out of office. This story has gone national and it won't do the conservative parties any favors. It's almost as if they are trying to lose by alienating so many voters.
Did you not post this story and get proven this is a complete non issue? Yet here you are again.