And even when/if the Voter ID requirement becomes effective, it seems to me that the allegation that it will curtail the voting of people of color is racist, pure and simple. Is Rev. Barber suggesting that minority citizens are so feckless, so stupid, so lazy that they can't obtain any of many IDs which are available with little or no expense or effort?
Here's the dirty little secret, rarely acknowledged: there are some people who don't want to have an ID. Maybe they've violated parole, or are trying to evade the IRS, or child support, or some other infraction. Let them stay underground, including not voting. Works for me.
at the NC polls each person coming in to vote was told that a photo ID would be required next year and each was asked if they had one. Everyone around me said “yes,” so I don’t know what was said to anyone saying no. I recognized one poll worker as a conservative republican but haven’t seen her since the 4th. I will inquire. There were also some posters around informing people that photo ID would be required next year.