"George Shirley" > wrote in message
. ..
> Paul M. Cook wrote:
>> "George Shirley" > wrote in message
>> .. .
>>> blake murphy wrote:
>>>> On Sun, 20 Apr 2008 05:06:33 GMT, Sqwertz >
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> "Paul M. Cook" > wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> It has to do with personal ID protection act or something along that
>>>>>> name. Cops are the only ones who may demand an ID. Recently it has
>>>>>> been extended to airlines. It is also related to discrimination
>>>>>> because you can't sell something at one price to a class of people
>>>>>> and not another. In this case the former would be people who drive
>>>>>> cars and the latter being people who take the bus. Not everyone has
>>>>>> a driver's license.
>>>>> Adults who do not have drivers licenses are required to have a
>>>>> state-issued ID card.
>>>> wrong. maybe if you want to fly or must prove your age to buy liquor
>>>> or something. but in the u.s., it is not yet necessary to have your
>>>> papers in order.
>>>>
>>>>> Ever try and vote with showing identification?
>>>>>
>>>> prior to the last time i voted, i was never asked for i.d. or even
>>>> registration card. you have already identified yourself to the
>>>> state's satisfaction when you register to vote.
>>>>
>>>>> Sheesh. Just doa Sheldon and give it up and slink away gracefully
>>>>> until you can produce evidence of this bullshit you spout.
>>>> bullshitter, heal thyself. (not that i'd put you in sheldon's
>>>> league.)
>>>>
>>>> your pal,
>>>> blake
>>> Well Blake, Loosyanna requires picture ID when you show up at the polls
>>> and your voter registration says which polling place you're entitled to
>>> vote at. Of course being a state with the finest politicians money can
>>> buy we have to do that to ensure the dead aren't still voting.
>>
>>
>> Other states have tried it and they have been shut down by their
>> respective courts. Expect a SC decision on it.
>>
>> Paul
> I've been voting here for 20 years and it's the same law as when we moved
> here. They're not denying us the vote, just making sure we are truly
> eligible and in the proper place to do the job.
>
> A state issued ID with picture costs about $4.00 and is readily available.
>

That 4.00 is the equivalent of a poll tax. Poll taxes are explicitly denied
in the Constitution. That is one basis on which these things have been
denied. Your state has simply not yet faced a legal challenge to its
practice.

Paul