Federal appeals court hears voter ID case

http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/newssentinel/news/local/15788932.htm ^

[ozoneliar]

An Indiana requirement that people show government-issued photo identification to vote is too cumbersome and unnecessary, a civil liberties attorney arguing to overturn the law told a federal appeals court panel Wednesday.

[ozoneliar]

Like I posted in another thread the Judges in this case were:

Posner: Reagen appointee

Terence T. Evans : Clintoon appointee

Diane S. Sykes: 'W' appointee

If this case goes to the Supreme Court, then maybe we can end this voter Id thing once and for all.

[kellynla]

"too cumbersome & unnecessary?

you have to show an ID to rent a video for Pete's sakes! LMAO

I wonder what this lawyer had to do to keep a straight face when he addressed the court with such a ridiculous statement!

[murron]

Why is it that showing ID isn't too cumbersome for Republicans? We have elderly people in our party, too, and they don't seem to have any problem obtaining and showing ID.

[Gordongekko909]

Hell, in order to avoid poll tax issues, the state doesn't even charge a processing fee or anything to get an ID for the purposes of voting. Y'know, assuming you don't have a driver's license or something.

[kellynla]

oh this whole business is so ridiculous
the liberals want every vote counted but they're not concerned whether the vote counted is legitimate.
and this BS about illegals getting drivers licenses is another ruse just so the illegals can go to the next window at the DMV and register to vote!

I get so tired of liberals insulting my intelligence with their ridiculous claims and hypocritical actions.

[Gordongekko909]

Diebold! Diebold! WAAAAAAAAH!

[maine-iac7]

I would hope that republicans would have ads blanketing the land with demands for the libTards to explain just why they don't want to help stop illegal voting...It's a simple issue anyone can understand - One simple question. Answer it.

As one poster mentions regarding renting a video, and ID is needed. - the question could be: "Anyone who wants to rent a video must provide an ID. Why do you - the democrats - not want at least that level of proof to vote?" Good poll question - Pin them with "Why are you not concerned about stopping the rampant voter fraud?"

[art_rocks]

I bet the lawyer had to show an ID to get into the courthouse.

[longtermmemmory]

IS there a map with all the states which do require voter ID?

Do the attorneys even mention other states where this is 100% constitutional for YEARS?

[kellynla]

"I bet the lawyer had to show an ID to get into the courthouse."

Excellent point!

I don't know about other states but I do know that you cannot enter any courthouse in CA without showing an ID.

Yet, you do not have to show an ID to VOTE IN CA!

[longtermmemmory]

State Requirement AcceptableState Requirements for Voter Identification

Updated August 1, 2006


First-Time Voters
The federal Help America Vote Act mandates that all states require identification from first-time voters who registered to vote by mail and did not provide verification of their identification with their mail-in voter registration.


Blanket Voter ID
Twenty four states have broader voter identification requirements than what HAVA mandates. In these states, all voters are asked to show identification prior to voting. Seven of these states specify that voters must show a photo ID; the other seventeen states accept additional forms of identification that do not necessarily include a photo (Table 1). In no state is a voter who cannot produce identification turned away from the polls—all states have some sort of recourse for voters without identification to cast a vote. For specifics on what forms of identification are acceptable and the options available to voters who cannot present identification, see Table 2.

Recent Legislative Action
New voter ID laws passed in 2003: Alabama, Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota
New voter ID laws passed in 2005: Indiana, New Mexico, Washington
Also in 2005: Georgia tightened its existing voter ID law to require photo ID
2006: Georgia passed SB 84, providing for the issuance of voter ID cards at no cost to registered voters who do not have a driver’s license or state-issued ID card. Georgia's voter ID law was enjoined from enforcement in July 2006. This affects the primary, general and any runoff elections in 2006. Also in 2006: Missouri tightened its existing voter ID law to require photo ID.


Table 1: State Requirements for Voter Identification


States That Request Photo ID
Florida
Georgia*
Hawaii
Indiana
Louisiana
Missouri
South Dakota


States that Require ID (photo not required)
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Kentucky
Montana
New Mexico
North Dakota
Ohio
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
Washington


*July 2006: enforcement of Georgia's voter ID law enjoined for all 2006 elections by US District Court.



http://www.ncsl.org/programs/legman/elect/taskfc/voteridreq.htm

[talleyman]

...the liberals want every vote counted ...

except votes for Republicans - they don't count.

[Alex1977]

It's a good news that Mo is among the States that request Photo ID.

[Alex1977]

Are you sure they will choose the right track?