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I think you should need a photo ID for both, and that everyone should have a photo ID, which should be provided without hassle and for minimal cost.Simple question. I hear from many people that voter ID laws are wrong because voting is a constitutional right. But owning a firearm is a constitutional right too. So why is it wrong to require photo identification to vote but not wrong to require a photo identification (and background check) to own a firearm. I would love to someone to explain that to me
So what are your thoughts about the arguments against voter identification requirements?I think you should need a photo ID for both, and that everyone should have a photo ID, which should be provided without hassle and for minimal cost.
I only understand them from the argument that voter identification is complicated to get in the USA, at least in some places.So what are your thoughts about the arguments against voter identification requirements?
Simple question. I hear from many people that voter ID laws are wrong because voting is a constitutional right. But owning a firearm is a constitutional right too. So why is it wrong to require photo identification to vote but not wrong to require a photo identification (and background check) to own a firearm. I would love to someone to explain that to me
That is the argument, but that is not the case. I I don't know of a single person who was unable to get an ID for any reason. I don't know of a single person who doesn't have a photo id.I only understand them from the argument that voter identification is complicated to get in the USA, at least in some places.
Perhaps not with a single ballot. But with enough fraudulent ballots legislation can be passed that can get people killed. But I would argue that is irrelevant. Is gun ownership a constitutional right or not? Or are some rights just more important than others?EXPLANATION: You can't kill someone with a ballot.
OB
Is voting guaranteed in the constitution?Simple question. I hear from many people that voter ID laws are wrong because voting is a constitutional right. But owning a firearm is a constitutional right too. So why is it wrong to require photo identification to vote but not wrong to require a photo identification (and background check) to own a firearm. I would love to someone to explain that to me
Maybe "people you know" is not a representative sample.That is the argument, but that is not the case. I I don't know of a single person who was unable to get an ID for any reason. I don't know of a single person who doesn't have a photo id.
You can ruin more lives with a vote than a gun.EXPLANATION: You can't kill someone with a ballot.
OB
Good point! Unlike the right to bear arms, which is explicitly stated in the constitution, Some believe that the right to vote is implicit, embedded in the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment. So that fact only strengthens the case for voter identification.Is voting guaranteed in the constitution?
The representative sample includes my whole black family and everyone living in my black neighborhood. All of which support voter ID requirements.Maybe "people you know" is not a representative sample.
Is gun ownership a constitutional right or not?
Is voting a constitutional right in Australia? Because, unlike gun ownership,, nowhere in the U.S. constitution does it explicitly gives people the right to vote. It is only implied in the 14th Ammendment.In my country gun ownership is not a constitutional right and Australians are strongly opposed to public gun ownership.
Voting is compulsory and voter ID is only required in one state (Queensland) where a utility bill will be accepted as proof of identity. The idea of requiring voter identification has been investigated a number of times. The consistent finding has been that voter ID is a solution in search of a problem.
OB
Is voting a constitutional right in Australia? Because, unlike gun ownership,, nowhere in the U.S. constitution does it explicitly gives people the right to vote. It is only implied in the 14th Ammendment.
Is voting a constitutional right in Australia? Because, unlike gun ownership,, nowhere in the U.S. constitution does it explicitly gives people the right to vote. It is only implied in the 14th Ammendment.
Is voting guaranteed in the constitution?
The representative sample includes my whole black family and everyone living in my black neighborhood. All of which support voter ID requirements.
I haven't had a photo ID since I quit driving a few years ago. I would have to travel over 60 miles to get one.That is the argument, but that is not the case. I I don't know of a single person who was unable to get an ID for any reason. I don't know of a single person who doesn't have a photo id.
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