Voters Will Have To Show ID On Sept 9

Mobile Register ^ | 8-9-2003 | Rhoda A Pickett

[blam]

One step in the right direction.

[Paul Atreides]

The only person I'll show my ID to is a licensed therapist.

[blam]

So, you're not gonna vote Sept 9?

[PetroniDE]

Yes, good news indeed. If a person can't produce even ONE item on that list, they have no business voting, since they probably DON'T live in that precinct.

Let them cash a check, rent a video, etc without SOME form of ID.

[Paul Atreides]

Never mind. I was making a psychology joke. Just my superego getting the better of me.

[sarcasm]

I don't see the Matricula Consular listed - how dare Alabama disenfranchise illegal aliens.

[lowbridge]

Democrats, though, have opposed it, saying that black voters, particularly those old enough to recall the pre-civil rights era of poll taxes and literacy tests, would be intimidated and discouraged from voting.

Dont the Democrats have any white people committing voter fraud for them? If not, then they are racists.

[StACase]

Many Democrats, though, have opposed it

Why do you suppose that is?
I know it's not because of the reasons given.

[Maceman]

The only person I'll show my ID to is a licensed therapist.

Too bad. Your vote would be missed. And it must be tough for you to never be able to fly or rent a car.

This is an outstanding idea. In Massachusetts during the 02 election cycle, a federal judge ruled that it is discriminatory to ask for an ID at a polling place. His reason was essentially that Hispanics and other immigrant population -- who often are wary of showing ID -- would be intimidated into not voting.

So fundamentally, in Massachuseetts, it is no longer necessary to be a citizen to vote in American elections.

We have to show ID when we fly. It is just common sense that we should have to show a valid ID to vote. The alternative is an invitation to election fraud.

[Paul Atreides]

I was making a joke, using the psychological term "Id."

[Paul Atreides]

According to Freud, we are born with our Id. The id is an important part of our personality because as newborns, it allows us to get our basic needs met. Freud believed that the id is based on our pleasure principle. In other words, the id wants whatever feels good at the time, with no consideration for the reality of the situation. When a child is hungry, the id wants food, and therefore the child cries. When the child needs to be changed, the id cries. When the child is uncomfortable, in pain, too hot, too cold, or just wants attention, the id speaks up until his or her needs are met.

[John Jorsett]

A valid Alabama permit to carry a pistol or revolver.

Very sensible. "Of course I can vote; here's my firearm carry permit." "Yes, sir! Right this way! Here, let me hold that curtain for you!"

[meyer]

Voter fraud in Alabama takes a major step backwards. I just wonder if any democRAT is electable in an honest election.

[reflecting]

Good one! hehehe!

[Aarchaeus]

"Never mind. I was making a psychology joke. Just my superego getting the better of me."

Well, duhhh! I have done quite a bit of reading in psychology, but that mention of showing your id went right past me. Context misdirected me. Good one, Paul!

[evolved_rage]

[reflecting]

It's not funny when you have splain it!

[sweetliberty]

I'm glad at least one state is exercising some common sense and not kowing to the racebaiters.

[sweetliberty]

"His reason was essentially that Hispanics and other immigrant population -- who often are wary of showing ID -- would be intimidated into not voting."

Uhh, isn't that the idea? It is my understanding that only American citizens are qualified or legally able to vote in our elections, so why are we making laws to protect the illegal votes of illegal people?

[Paul Atreides]

I know. I've been on a humor high, after watching ZsaZsa HuffnPuff make a fool of herself today.