Should people be required to show photo ID before voting?

by Fox Report with Shepard Smith Posted 2012/10/02 16:00:00

Related Topics: Photo Id, Voting, 2012 Election

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Dave**Gay for Girls** 2012/10/02 19:04:57

Yes

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We do need ID to vote here in Ohio, I show my drivers license and sign the roll next to my original signature so that can be compared as well. Why should that be a problem for anyone? You need an ID to do many things in life.

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bill.fleming.77 2012/10/17 17:53:01

Yes

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of course we should I also think there is a need to test voters on their intelligence and understanding of issues and current events

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Shawee 2012/10/09 14:46:02

No

At least in Texas, a state Id or Driver's license cost money to acquire. For someone who may be poor and not have enough to get this it hinders them from casting their vote. Every American citizen should be able to vote, without restrictions. If it will make everyone sleep better at night that voters should have ID, then that process should have been started well before an election, especially one as major as a presidential election, the ID should be free and every effort be made to accommodate all of the various circumstances people find themselves in like no birth certificates, no marriage certificate, no drivers license etc.

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Frankli... to Shawee 2012/10/09 21:57:28

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Thats bull get a job and you won't be poor anymore they are getting their Welfare and
food stamps .
let them go to obama he has a lot of jobs for them

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Shawee to Frankli... 2012/10/09 22:11:20

I didn't mention anyone on welfare. It is possible to not afford things, but you wouldn't know must've been spoiled all your life.

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Chris La to Shawee 2012/10/22 22:19:52

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Texas charges you $15 dollars, most people won't go broke paying it. If you still have a problem paying this, and you have no relatives its time to speak privately to your pastor. You are the reason that collection plate is being passed around.

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Shawee to Chris La 2012/10/23 01:09:25

Tell people struggling to keep their house $15 is nothing..

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Chris La to Shawee 2012/10/31 21:38:18 (edited)

ROFL! Stop trolling here! How does a person without postitive photo id get a mortage in the first place? What bank would deal with a customer that could never cash a check at his own bank?

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Shawee to Chris La 2012/10/31 22:56:10

First I'm not trolling, second...a person that just graduates high school or still in high school thats 18 doesn't necessarily always government issued id. It does cost here in texas.

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Frankli... to Shawee 2012/10/30 21:19:11

That's bull let them show any kind of Id to Don't tell me that they are that poor to get IDs
They are probably on food stamps And welfare Thank's to Obama Their making more money then us .

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Shawee to Frankli... 2012/10/31 09:45:14
Joel Barr to Shawee 2012/11/07 14:52:31

America is the ONLY first world democracy that doesn't require an ID.. THE ONLY ONE.

If people can't afford an ID them have the Govt issue them one.. In Mexico (the pinnacle of technology that it is) requires a thumb print scanner that brings up a photo ID on a screen that ALSO has to match a photo ID presented in person prior to receiving a ballot. Are you saying that the US is incapable of the technological wonders of Mexico and its effort to ensure the sanctity of the vote?

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Sean-Thomas Reynolds 2012/10/08 22:20:57

Yes

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Why not is the bigger question. You need an ID to travel, cash a check, buy booze or smokes, get into a Democratic Convention, drive a car, go to school, get government assistance... So, I say again why not?

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MPFUZZY 2012/10/08 14:03:16

Yes

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Why not? You need ID to do many things. I never knew you did not need to show ID when voting. I always showed mine in PA, no wonder I got a strange look.

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Man_Bear_Pig 2012/10/08 09:25:58

Yes

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What kind of loser doesn't have a photo ID? People are making a bigger deal about this than it actually is.

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Frankli... to Man_Bea... 2012/10/30 21:25:05

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A guy like Shawnee. Got it Shawnee Get off what you are smoking

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Man_Bea... to Frankli... 2012/10/31 02:34:59

What the hell are you talking about? I'm German, Irish, Scottish and Welsh. I'm not Shawnee. Is that your pathetic attempt at an insult? Great Job!!! /s/

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Elementer 2012/10/08 05:31:18

No

Does the Constitution say you need an I.D?

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Frankli... to Elementer 2012/10/09 22:01:35

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It should if it does'nt No I.D. NO VOTE That's the way It's been fore ever Wake up .

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Frankli... to Frankli... 2012/10/30 21:27:31

You got it

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bill.fl... to Elementer 2012/10/17 17:56:25

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seriously that is you response and justification? Wow! ROFL

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Frankli... to bill.fl... 2012/10/30 21:31:32

You got it too Elementer You have to go back to school also . You could'nt eliminate
anything .

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wolverine to Elementer 2012/10/24 03:55:47

Does the constitution say you need to show ID when stopped by law enforcement. Elementer, are you here illegally?

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Frankli... to wolverine 2012/10/30 21:32:26

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He probably is or he's smoking a lot

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Frankli... to Elementer 2012/10/30 21:26:52

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Yes
In many instances If you don't know that go back to school . Immigrant

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Mopheadmusic2000 2012/10/08 01:08:24

Yes

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You show your ID when you cash a check, buy certain items, attend certain amusements, and so forth. As a matter of security and as a ward against fraud we accept these things. Who is against this law? And WHY?

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CraftyMom 2012/10/07 22:00:09

Yes

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YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES!

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TruBluTopaz 2012/10/07 15:49:47

Yes

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We show ID to get on planes, buy liquor and cigarettes and even to pick up kids at school. You have to have one to use government aid for hospital admission. You have to have ID to cash checks, apply for a loan or to verify employment. To say a person doesn't have an official ID in this day and age is to admit that too many people try to slide by without having to contribute.

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trader 2012/10/07 15:16:28

Yes

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This country is going to hell when they Id for cough medicine and spray paint but not to vote.

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Herb 2012/10/07 14:56:02

Yes

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a drivers license ar least

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Sista Nunya 2012/10/07 14:42:24
Picasso's Cat 2012/10/07 14:25:41 (edited)

Yes

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I think anyone who is American should be able to provide identification that they are an American citizen. Todays world is not like yesterday. Today we have to be more responsible because of terrorism and the times we live in.
If people don't want to show ID that's fine, but they should not be able to change the lifestyles of people who do have ID, and vote for their ideology.
If your to stupid to understand that, then you should not be allowed to vote!

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Frankli... to Picasso... 2012/10/30 21:37:46

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You have to take your shoes off at the airport along with I.D. Or you can't get on the plane
That simple

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Picasso... to Frankli... 2012/10/30 21:47:31

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Yupp, but that's going to far.................I won't take my shoes off for anyone.
I have neuropathy of the feet, and can't walk without extreme pain without my shoes on.
So i don't fly anymore. The ID part is nothing, but the shoes......not gonna happen!

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Roger 2012/10/07 14:15:14

Yes

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And proof of citizenship

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Sherri to Roger 2012/10/14 14:00:42

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I'd like some proof that they can read, write and have a basic knowledge of the Constitution. I wanna see some grades from high school graduates

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Roger to Sherri 2012/10/14 14:20:23

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Maybe have voters take the same courses those seeking citizenship in this country have to. I am sure that a new citizen to the US knows more about the founding and laws of this country than a large part of the voting public.

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"OG" 2012/10/07 14:03:59

Yes

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They sure should.

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CCRNRT 2012/10/07 13:59:59

Yes

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Yes

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☆astac☆ 2012/10/07 13:58:40

Yes

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Of course they should. The only reason to oppose Voter ID laws is to enable fraud. And that is why the liberals are screaming about this, it is going to get harder to cheat. If I had my way, I would connect the polls to a computer network nationwide, and have everyone have to scan their fingerprint to vote. That way the system knows you have already voted, and you would not be allowed to vote again at a different polling place.

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bill.fl... to ☆astac☆ 2012/10/17 17:58:27

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Privacy people would be screaming. It is already bad enough that Google and the feds are in bed together

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