Texas House Passes Bill Requiring Photo ID to Vote

ariscus99 · March 24, 2011

I think this makes sense and from what I understand it's already in use in a few places. The democrats are arguing that it's an attack on the poor and minorities, but I did a little search on the net and found Mexico, said the bill "just makes common sense" and that electoral shenanigans are real in the South Texas district he represents.

"Americans expect it. Americans want it," he said. "They want to believe their voting system is at least as safe as renting a movie at Blockbuster."

Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Fort Worth, said the bill would undermine the civil rights that minorities gained after years of voter suppression.

"People are willing to turn back the clock ... just so they can win close elections," Veasey said. "If you don't have these forms of identification, your vote is going to be thrown in the garbage."

The legislation, as currently drafted, would require voters to present a valid form of state or federally issued photo identification. A driver's license, personal ID card, military ID, passport or concealed handgun permit would be accepted. Voters who don't have an ID could get one for free from the Texas Department of Public Safety. Voters who could prove they had been victims of identify fraud could would be exempt from the new rules.

dits4golf · March 24, 2011

I think this makes sense and from what I understand it's already in use in a few places. The democrats are arguing that it's an attack on the poor and minorities, but I did a little search on the net and found this website that shows the cost, by state for official photo ID's. The most expensive one is WI which is $28, and most are at or under $20, and many are free for senior citizens. Everyone should have a photo ID with them anyways IMO, you just cause problems for yourself if you don't have one and your an adult.

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ariscus99 · March 24, 2011

I think u r on the wrong message board w/this message.

Rants and Raves, Off Topic Debate Area? Where should it be?

dits4golf · March 24, 2011

Rants and Raves, Off Topic Debate Area? Where should it be?

FB; Twitter; etc????

ariscus99 · March 25, 2011

FB; Twitter; etc????

I don't have any of those, and this area has been the home to many a debate about multiple topics, hence the debate, in the name of the sub forum. Also I know a lot of people who post here are from texas so this would be a natural topic for many of them to discuss.