Quote Originally Posted by Dan Druff View Post
Quote Originally Posted by Hurdleking View Post
Druff, et al......if you truly are interested in what is "right" under our legal system please take the time to read Judge Richard Posner's recent opinion which, not to put too fine a point on it, eviscerates the argument for voter ids. Before you jump to a partisan conclusion know that Posner is a Reagan appointee who is truly one of the most cerebral and prolific appellate judges in our country.
I haven't read this, but I doubt it will change my mind. The bottom line is that not requiring ID to vote opens up a massive hole for potential voter fraud, and even if the actual occurrence of fraud is minimal, there is still no reason for the hole.

It's like saying builders in nice neighborhoods shouldn't install locks on the doors, because there's hardly any crime and it's a waste of everyone's time and money to have locks.

You don't need a crime epidemic to justify a simple and painless deterrent.
It seems like you are saying I don't need to read that because my mind is made up. You also say that in a year's time anyone can find time to get an id. Once again how do you know what a poor person can or can't do. I love how people of means are so acquainted with what it is like to live with zero resources. Of course it does not matter since republicans do not try to pass legislation that would have any negative affects on themselves. I see you complain when you can't go to any doctor under Obama care. Sucks having limited options like the poor doesn't it. I guess wealthy people should not have to do leg work. You want a poor person to make who knows how many bus transfers so your republican agenda can be adhered to.