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In reply to the discussion: Kansas House passes voter citizenship bill [View all]starroute
(12,977 posts)3. Then you're one of the lucky ones
There are people -- mainly elderly or minorities -- who don't have a government ID and either don't have or would have serious financial and other problems acquiring the documents to obtain one.
There have been plenty of articles on some of the more outrageous cases, and they're easy enough to find online.
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Do I hear recall? I should if I don't. Pure bullshit. They'll do anything so people CAN'T vote.
judesedit
Feb 2012
#55
I think I'm pretty well educated about the issue, but you're certainly entitled to your opinion.
NaturalHigh
Feb 2012
#14
The League of Women Voters in Minnesota is opposed to the voter ID amendment pending
dflprincess
Feb 2012
#44
There's no need for it. We've never had a serious problem with non-citizens getting to vote
Ken Burch
Feb 2012
#46
You seem to assume that there's no safeguard except a government-issued photo ID
Jim Lane
Feb 2012
#41