Since 2011, twelve states have passed laws that require a photo identification to vote. Supporters argue that ID’s are needed to increase confidence in elections and prevent voter fraud. Critics argue that voter fraud rarely exists and that ID requirements are intended to suppress turnout by economically disadvantaged voters.
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@8ZSR5NL3yrs3Y
Yes, but it should be free and easier to obtain for those who do not have one, especially for the marginalized (i.e. minorities and low-income citizens).
@4ST2ZSS3yrs3Y
Yes, show it once and then have it be logged into the state's system.
@4ST2ZSS3yrs3Y
Yes, show it once and then have it be logged into the states system.
@4NJR28J4yrs4Y
I'd accept ID requirement for voting, but it doesn't necessarily have to be a "photo ID" like license, proof of where you live or that you are a resident of that county will suffice.
@8Q736JS4yrs4Y
Yes, but allow people to obtain an ID for free
@4SHZKD64yrs4Y
No, but I do believe some kind of identification is important. Even if it's a set of verbal identifiers
@8PHF9LQ4yrs4Y
Yes, but the government should send one to everyone who is legally registered. So even the unfortunate can vote.
@chancek943yrs3Y
Yes, but only under the condition that the ID is free.
@92JXK3J3yrs3Y
Yes, and ensure that people can have the resources to obtain one.
@8Z4P72T3yrs3Y
No, but require ID of some sort (SSN, birth certificate, etc.)
@7XLQXKR4yrs4Y
Yes, but guarantee everyone gets ID
@86N5Z354yrs4Y
Yes, xthis will prevent voter fraud but make it easier to obtain a photo ID
@86N5Z354yrs4Y
Yes, this will prevent voter fraud but make it easier to obtain a photo ID
@86N5Z354yrs4Y
Yes, this will prevent voter fraud but help disadvantaged people (poor, elderly, and minorities) get IDs
@86N5Z354yrs4Y
Yes, this will prevent voter fraud but help disadvantaged people (poor, elderly, and minorities) help get IDs
@8FPLGKD4yrs4Y
Yes, but before making it a requirement the government would first have to implement and distribute relevant federal IDs in such a way that enables poor or minority voters rather than disadvantages them.
@8FPLGKD5yrs5Y
Yes, and the government should issue a photo ID to any citizen applicant.
@8LBRM8F4yrs4Y
A photo should be provided, but must be obtained with ease.
@8RB2K9D4yrs4Y
No, but find new ways to encourage educated voting
@8RB2K9D4yrs4Y
Yes, and provide low income citizens free IDs
@8RB2K9D4yrs4Y
Yes, but provide an easier option for low income citizens
@8SSB3X84yrs4Y
Yes, and make IDs more easy to acquire and free for all citizens
@WolferusYT4yrs4Y
Yes, but give a universal and free voter ID that all citizens can obtain.
@8W9RD694yrs4Y
Should be decided on state level based on the abilities people in certain areas have to obtain one
@8XXL7CB3yrs3Y
Yes, but the government should provide federal photo ID for no fee
@924MYCK3yrs3Y
Yes, but it should be free and easier to obtain for those who do not have one, especially the marginalized (i.e. minorities and low-income citizens).
@92Z3H7Q3yrs3Y
no, just proof of identification (ss, birth certificate, drivers license, etc)
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