> NY Times Editorial ~ May 13, 2008
>
> Missouri and at least 19 other states are considering passing laws
> that would force people to prove their citizenship before they can
> vote. These bills are not a sincere effort to prevent noncitizens from
> voting; that is a made-up problem.
>
> The real aim is to reduce turnout by eligible voters. Republicans seem
> to think that laws of this kind will help them win elections, but
> burdensome rules like these — and others cropping up around the
> country — pose a serious threat to democracy and should be stopped.
>
> The Missouri legislature is, as Ian Urbina reported in The Times on
> Monday, on the verge of passing an amendment to the State Constitution
> that would require proof of citizenship from anyone registering to
> vote. In addition to the Missouri amendment, which would require voter
> approval, Florida, Kansas, South Carolina and other states are
> considering similar rules.
> ...

> Marian wrote:

>> NY Times Editorial ~ May 13, 2008
>>
>> Missouri and at least 19 other states are considering passing laws
>> that would force people to prove their citizenship before they can
>> vote. These bills are not a sincere effort to prevent noncitizens from
>> voting; that is a made-up problem.
>>
>> The real aim is to reduce turnout by eligible voters. Republicans seem
>> to think that laws of this kind will help them win elections, but
>> burdensome rules like these

> "Jim Chandler" gte.net> wrote in message
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>

>>Marian wrote:
>>

>>>NY Times Editorial ~ May 13, 2008
>>>
>>>Missouri and at least 19 other states are considering passing laws
>>>that would force people to prove their citizenship before they can
>>>vote. These bills are not a sincere effort to prevent noncitizens from
>>>voting; that is a made-up problem.
>>>
>>>The real aim is to reduce turnout by eligible voters. Republicans seem
>>>to think that laws of this kind will help them win elections, but
>>>burdensome rules like these — and others cropping up around the
>>>country — pose a serious threat to democracy and should be stopped.
>>>
>>>The Missouri legislature is, as Ian Urbina reported in The Times on
>>>Monday, on the verge of passing an amendment to the State Constitution ...

> Crusher wrote:

>> You're missing the point. The issue isn't voter fraud but manipulation
>> of voter registration by Republican state legislatures to suppress the
>> lower class/income Democratic voter.
>>
>> --Bob---
>>
>>

>
>
> BULLSHIT! It's NOT HAPPENING! Why is requiring an ID to vote supressing
> anyone's right to vote, that is except to you paranoid socialists?
> Virtually EVERYONE these days should have some sort of photo ID. With
> very few exceptions there is NO EXCUSE for not having some sort of ID.
> They are too easy to get. This crap about supressing the vote of lower
> class/lower income citizens is pure, unadulterated liberal, socialist,
> BULLSHIT!
> ...

>
> "Jim Chandler" gte.net> wrote in message
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>> Crusher wrote:

>>> You're missing the point. The issue isn't voter fraud but manipulation
>>> of voter registration by Republican state legislatures to suppress the
>>> lower class/income Democratic voter.
>>>
>>> --Bob---
>>>
>>>

>>
>>
>> BULLSHIT! It's NOT HAPPENING! Why is requiring an ID to vote supressing
>> anyone's right to vote, that is except to you paranoid socialists?
>> Virtually EVERYONE these days should have some sort of photo ID. With
>> very few exceptions there is NO EXCUSE for not having some sort of ID.
>> They are too easy to get. This crap about supressing the vote of lower ...

> Why is it not proof enough if you have the original voter's
> regristration card that was mailed to your address, as shown, your name
> as shown, with your signature as shown.???and if any changes, your
> current DL with pic. ID.
> The parties have enough ytrouble getting anyone to the polls they think
> might vote their way. Lots of folks tend to go fishing that holiday or
> just sleep in. We close the liquor stores, too. blake
>