Why is it racist to ask people to have id to vote?
Not trying to cause a fuss or anything but I feel like I must be missing something as a lot of the reasons people are saying could be describing anyone's circumstances...
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Because it results in fewer people from certain races voting. If a practice is known to reduce turnout from certain demographics, then something needs to change to reduce that effect. I'm not opposed to the idea of needing to show ID for voting in person, but then IDs need to be provided to everyone for free. There should not be a cost of entry to voting. Voting is a right, not a privilege.
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ninalanyon · 61-69, T
@carpediem Where I live (Norway) you can either present some id such as a driving license or just ask someone in good standing to vouch for you. It is made easier because everyone who is eligible (according to the national population register) is sent voting paperwork that you take with you and serves as corroborating evidence. There is no need to register to vote because the state already knows who you are.