INFORMEDdebate
YES
from members:
Sandra Walker
Waltham, MA
It's a good idea in this
day of stolen identity
to assure my vote
remains mine.
Jim Adkison Jr.
Anchorage, AK
No one should be
able to vote without
proof they’re alive or
of sound mind.
Penny Southerland
Inman, SC
This could keep it
legal and make sure
that only U.S. citizens
of legal age vote.
PHOTODISC/STOCK ILLUSTRATION RF
NO
from members:
EARLIER THIS YEAR, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in an Indiana
case that states can require photo identification from voters. Currently,
voter ID laws have passed in 24 states—seven of them specifically
requiring photo identification. Those who support photo ID say that
voter fraud is widespread in America and photo IDs reduce this while
ensuring the rights of legitimate voters and the integrity of the elec-
tion process. Critics argue that voter fraud is not as prevalent as some
claim and that imposing photo identification at the polls is not only
costly, it disenfranchises many legitimate voters. What do you think?
Donald L. Smith
St. Peters, MO
People are sent
a voting precinct
card. That is enough
identification.
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Carol Largent
Richmond Heights, OH
It is a person’s right to
vote in private. Fraud
would not stop by
picture-taking; it would
cease if the political
machine was honest.
Art Cobery
La Crescenta, CA
The ultra-right uses it
to disenfranchise the
poorer progressives
or minority voters.
