NEW YORK—The Trump administration and its radical right foot-soldiers in the federal government and in the states are undertaking a comprehensive scheme to undermine future state and federal elections, in effect rigging the rolls to keep themselves in power no matter what the voters decide.
Yeah, I don’t get that one either. Granted, I’m not registered or ever plan to vote unless/until direct democracy exists, but how do they determine if you’re in the right district, precinct, etc. without confirming your identity? I would think that making sure people are doing things correctly and fairly would be a thing most people that aren’t trying to cheat the system would want.
Sorry but as you are a non-voter, your opinion doesn’t matter.
You could be drawing the most detailed genitalia on your voting ballot, but you’ve missed some hairy opportunities, I feel sorry for you man/ma’am
Because it’s a barrier to voting that disproportionately disadvantages poor people.
Then give out ids for free.
It’s because we don’t have a FREE federal ID. There is no mechanism by which someone with no money can get any identification paperwork. If that were possible, I agree requiring an ID would be good, but until then it just weeds out the poorest.
you guys have to pay for your government ID? wtf?
Yes. Yes we do. Passport costs money. Driver’s license costs money. Green card costs money. Getting to any of these places that distribute them costs money and you need like 4-5 different documents to prove who you are (other IDs, bills with your residence, etc).
All of that is probably the “easy” stuff to get.
Fucking stupid