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In reply to the discussion: Kansas House passes voter citizenship bill [View all]HeiressofBickworth
(2,682 posts)43. My former mother-in-law
was born in Oklahoma before it was a state. The births of white babies were not registered at the time she was born therefore, no state birth certificate for her. She had a hard time registering for social security, but in the end, after much time and cost, was able to do so. Not everyone has the resources to so diligently pursue it. So, yes, I think these Republican bills requiring excessive forms of identification are designed to suppress votes of demographic groups traditionally aligned with Democrats. Remember, kids, the higher the voter turn-out the more likely Democrats are elected. Has always been so, it's just now that they are combating the trend with suppressive laws.
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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