The only argument I’ve ever heard is one mentioned elsewhere in this thread. Specifically, that it’s some how some form of racism or discrimination. It’s incredibly demeaning to suggest that minority groups they claim to represent do not currently have, and further, are not capable of obtaining, a valid form of identification. If my dog can get ID anybody can get ID. And they already have ID. They drive and get paid and drink and pay rent. Everybody’s got a fucking ID.
In France we go a step beyond. We have a voter card AND an ID. You must register in the town you live in to get this card delivered, and it's only valid for the year you demanded it. Have that ID but not the card? You didn't register for voting, you're booted.
I'm not sure how our elections integrity is ensured beyond the ballot box however.
The only argument I’ve ever heard is one mentioned elsewhere in this thread. Specifically, that it’s some how some form of racism or discrimination. It’s incredibly demeaning to suggest that minority groups they claim to represent do not currently have, and further, are not capable of obtaining, a valid form of identification. If my dog can get ID anybody can get ID. And they already have ID. They drive and get paid and drink and pay rent. Everybody’s got a fucking ID.
In France we go a step beyond. We have a voter card AND an ID. You must register in the town you live in to get this card delivered, and it's only valid for the year you demanded it. Have that ID but not the card? You didn't register for voting, you're booted.
I'm not sure how our elections integrity is ensured beyond the ballot box however.
Illegal aliens can even get ID in states that don’t require voter ID.