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We have one of the lowest voter participation rates in the free world, and Republicans want to make it more difficult to vote. Low participation works in their favor.
Having ID to prove who you are makes it harder to vote?
You can't even buy beer without ID.
Polls It looked like a high turnout when I went to vote.
There wasn't much choice, I don't know why. Trump seemed crazy to me and I don't agree with his policies. Someone needs to come up with a qualified candidate who believes in healthcare, climate change, and women's rights. But they also need to do something about illegals.
I'm not sure where you get your information, but Trump has always been a big healthcare fan. Probably more so than any other Republican in recent history.
Where did everyone get the idea that he is rolling back women's rights?
As for climate change, it's a bit much to ask one person to roll back the Earth's temperature a few degrees. That's going to take much more of a global effort that's going to have to come down to technology and profitability within the free market.
As crazy as he sounds, if you read the whitehouse page his approaches to issues sound pretty legit.
I had always thought that most Americans voted, how wrong I was. thanks for your feedback.
It's somewhere between 30-50% voter participation. In some electoral districts like California or Texas the state leans so heavily one way or the other an individual's vote won't make a dent in the state's vote for president. I vote mainly for the local elections as they have far more impact in my daily life.
It's somewhere between 30-50% voter participation. In some electoral districts like California or Texas the state leans so heavily one way or the other an individual's vote won't make a dent in the state's vote for president. I vote mainly for the local elections as they have far more impact in my daily life.
Sure,, thanks for that Zippy.. understand more now.
Having ID to prove who you are makes it harder to vote?
You can't even buy beer without ID.
At one time in the state where the poster you responded to lives the only ID accepted to buy alcohol at a bar, with a meal or at a liquor store was one issued by the PA Liquor Control Board. A driver's license didn't cut it. I don't know if that's still true.
I get asked for ID every single time I buy a bottle of wine for Mrs. NBP. I'm almost 63.
You also need an ID to buy cigarettes and other tobacco products.
Or to play the Lottery
Or enter a casino.
Or to enter some public buildings or use public areas like beaches.
Or get a book at the library.
Or at the doctor's office.
Or to have blood drawn.
Or buy a hunting or fishing license.
Or buy a firearm from a licensed dealer. Some states require ID for private purchases of firearms.
Or, in some states, buy ammunition for said firearm. Sometimes you also have to sign a registry of purchase.
Or to enter schools.
Or to register your kids for school.
Or to start utility services at your residence.
Among a multitude of other places and products.
Yet, it's "too hard" to have an ID to vote.
Most countries DO not have voter ID laws, and the majority of those that do issue a national ID, or accept things like public assistance documents or utility bills. If you support voter ID laws, you should also support a free national ID program. Otherwise, you're just trying to surpress the vote.
I am asked to display ID when using my credit card now and then. No, I don't think a simple ID check prior to entering polling places is incongruous.
On the other hand, I didn't vote in the circus. If you vote for this system you have little room to complain about the primacy of this system.
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