A new try to tighten county law on voter ID

San Diego UNION-TRIBUNE ^ | September 20, 2004 | Daniel J. Chacón

[Ramonan]

Critics blast Horn's bid to reduce fraud

Californians would have to show proof of citizenship when registering to vote and photo identification when voting under a proposal San Diego County Supervisor Bill Horn is pushing.

Horn, who said the requirements would help prevent voter fraud, will ask the Board of Supervisors tomorrow to sign a letter to the secretary of state endorsing his proposal and advocating a change in state law.

Civil rights advocates, the San Diego County Democratic Party and the San Diego League of Women Voters say the proposed requirements are burdensome and would discourage people – especially minorities – from voting. The Legislature has rejected similar recommendations before, they said.

[Ramonan]

Wow, what a novel concept. Make people show who they are before they vote! This is like the dirtbags who object to having their car searched after an officer sees paraphernalia inside. The only reason to object is if you are " dirty".

[CedarDave]

[martin_fierro]

[Robert A Cook PE]

At least they are asking.

But, of course, the democrats are protesting.

Gee.

I wonder why?