Quote Originally Posted by momoffuzzyfaces View Post
Well, to me making sure the people who elect the ones who will control our country are who they say they are makes more sense than not having a photo id. We need them to cash checks, open bank accounts, get beer and such. I'd think knowing for sure who was picking the ones who run our country is just as important. But maybe that's just me.
In this country there has long been resistance to a national id. This resistance has been strongest among conservatives who see it as a step closer to a police state. But now - when there is a chance that requiring it to vote might knock out people they don't want to vote....they are whistling a different tune.

Voting is a constitutional right - unlike cashing a check or buying beer. This country has never required people to show a government issued id to vote.

When I vote absentee I must sign the envelope. This signature is matched against the signature on my voter's registration. The same is done at polling places.

It was good enough 50 years ago....should be good enough today.