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Originally Posted by Mavdog
by requiring a citizen to go to the dmv (for instance) to register is placing a burden, in this case that of mobility, to their exercising the right to vote.
the process seems to be working well without these id requirements. while I do want to do what we can to protect against fraud, it is most important to do what we can to protect the voter's right to cast a ballot.
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I tend to disagree, I believe that the process is providing for a HUGE Fraudulant voter turnout and I believe this needs to be corrected.
But I also believe that ALL eligible voters should have an equal opportunity to cast their vote.
Thus, in the case of the voter with a legitament mobility challenge, I believe we can have resources to identify these individuals and then set up resources to assist them with getting registered. In extreme cases, perhaps having a Police officer show up at the individuals residence to take a digital picture and submit the registration with the local registration affiliate. Ultimately sending them a Voter ID Card.
Do you see the value in setting up a system that has a stronger accountability regarding proof of citizenship in order to register to vote?
What's the harm in revamping the current system?