Things We Need an ID For...

Aramike · 10-26-10, 07:34 PM

In Wisconsin:

Buying alcohol/tobacco
Renting a movie
Buying "R" rated movie/"M" rated game at many retailers
Buying cold medicine
Applying for credit
Entering a tavern/club/adult establishment

And yet, we don't need an ID to vote. Several attempts were made to add this restriction by Democrat Governor Jim Doyle vetoed them each time uner the auspices that it would disenfranchise voters (including one bill which would have issued FREE identification cards to those least likely to have one).

Excuse me, but really? It doesn't bother local democrats that a senior citizen would have to show ID to buy Nyquil but somehow it's an inconvenience to have to show one to VOTE?

Right now, when one goes to vote, all one must do is state their name and address (assuming they are registered). How does this not leave a door wide open to fraud?

Thoughts?

10-26-10, 07:34 PM	#1
Aramike Ocean Warrior Best of SUBSIM Chairman Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 3,207 Downloads: 59 Uploads: 0	Things We Need an ID For... In Wisconsin: Buying alcohol/tobacco Renting a movie Buying "R" rated movie/"M" rated game at many retailers Buying cold medicine Applying for credit Entering a tavern/club/adult establishment And yet, we don't need an ID to vote. Several attempts were made to add this restriction by Democrat Governor Jim Doyle vetoed them each time uner the auspices that it would disenfranchise voters (including one bill which would have issued FREE identification cards to those least likely to have one). Excuse me, but really? It doesn't bother local democrats that a senior citizen would have to show ID to buy Nyquil but somehow it's an inconvenience to have to show one to VOTE? Right now, when one goes to vote, all one must do is state their name and address (assuming they are registered). How does this not leave a door wide open to fraud? Thoughts?