tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27943050.post115869256083052174..comments2023-11-02T09:53:09.569-04:00Comments on Groves U.S. History Blog: Photo ID to vote: Good idea or bad idea?Geoff Wickershamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430848929082686290noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27943050.post-1162238094608131562006-10-30T14:54:00.000-05:002006-10-30T14:54:00.000-05:00I believe that everyone should have photo ID's in ...I believe that everyone should have photo ID's in order to vote because it gets rid of confusion. Even though people dont have drivers liscences, you are still required by state law to carry some form of ID. It also protects you from fraud.<BR/> ~Jasmine MontgomeryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27943050.post-1162131798531365552006-10-29T09:23:00.000-05:002006-10-29T09:23:00.000-05:00I think a voter I.D. would be a good idea. Even th...I think a voter I.D. would be a good idea. Even though it would be one more card that everyone would have to carry it would help prevent problems like the ones that occuried in florida a couple of years back.<BR/>~Jonathon C.~ (5th hour)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27943050.post-1161043714960477112006-10-16T20:08:00.000-04:002006-10-16T20:08:00.000-04:00I beleive that there should be photo ID at voting ...I beleive that there should be photo ID at voting booths. I think this because if there is photo ID at a voting booth there would be less illegal votes as there are now. This is also a bad idea because some americans dont have photo ID so they wont be able to vote and that stinks. This is my opinion on photo ID.<BR/><BR/><BR/>~Ralph GodetteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27943050.post-1159723883465645302006-10-01T13:31:00.000-04:002006-10-01T13:31:00.000-04:00I definently think that you should have to show a ...I definently think that you should have to show a photo ID at the polls. With out that so many people would me able to vote for some else. Someone could easily keep going back to the polls and voting because they wuoldnt no already if that person was tehre or not. Also what is someone went pretending they were someone else and voted for the person then wantd to vote for. Then the next day the real person who the were pretending to be would try to go and vote and they wouldnt be able to and it would cause confusion caos.<BR/>-Jordan B. 6th hourAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27943050.post-1159665802692688102006-09-30T21:23:00.000-04:002006-09-30T21:23:00.000-04:00i think that having an id to vote is a bad idea. i...i think that having an id to vote is a bad idea. i think this because a lot of people can't just go get one it's not that simple you have to have money in order to get those and you and some people don't have money like that but they would like to vote. i also think that they elderly people want the chance to vote but why would they need an id whats the point there older you know that by looking at them sp why would they need a id. so that why i think people shouldn't need a id in order to voteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27943050.post-1159569726178761982006-09-29T18:42:00.000-04:002006-09-29T18:42:00.000-04:00I agree with the quote. Without picture identficat...I agree with the quote. Without picture identfication, people can pretend they are someone else. Some people might pretend to be someone else to change that person's vote.<BR/><BR/>-Elise Lieberman <BR/>5th hourAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27943050.post-1159476367881339362006-09-28T16:46:00.000-04:002006-09-28T16:46:00.000-04:00I think that having a photo ID to vote is a good i...I think that having a photo ID to vote is a good idea. Since lots of people who are over 18 already have some type of photo id on them all the time this would not be a problem. But for the older ones this might be a little harder since some don't drive anymore. So the gov't should provide for people 65 and older who don't drive a photo id free of charge. Being ided to vote is just like when they id you to buy alcohol at the store.Which helps keep alcohol out of the hands of minors. This will help prevent fraud at elections.<BR/>Emily Betts<BR/>5th hourAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27943050.post-1159370278940142162006-09-27T11:17:00.000-04:002006-09-27T11:17:00.000-04:00I think that a bill that would require voters to p...I think that a bill that would require voters to present a photo ID at the polls in order to vote is a good idea. This bill would prevent voter fraud from happening. Photo ID is very easy an inexpensive technology. I think that there should also be a program that would help get a photo ID for those who’s it’s hard to get like the elderly or poor people. <BR/><BR/>Bruno 5th hourAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27943050.post-1159321223029961332006-09-26T21:40:00.000-04:002006-09-26T21:40:00.000-04:00I think photo I.D.s would be a good thing because ...I think photo I.D.s would be a good thing because its not much of a hassel to obtain a photo id. The poor could afford photo I.D. its not too much money, and its just good to have where ever you are. You need photo id for many things not just driveing so it would help them in more then just voteing if they obtain a photo id.<BR/><BR/><BR/><B>Joseph Elia<BR/>5th Hour</B>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27943050.post-1159317501610758582006-09-26T20:38:00.000-04:002006-09-26T20:38:00.000-04:00Well i belive that having a photo ID to vote is a ...Well i belive that having a photo ID to vote is a good idea simply because of the age system to vote. Very many young people today lie about their age so they can vote. But the age limit to vote is 18. In my opinion its wrong to not let teens at the age of 13 or older shouldnt be able to vote. Its everybody's right to vote. Young people has as much say as any older person that can vote. Teens can make a difference in the polls.<BR/><BR/>I also disagree with it simply because of the elderly's benefit. It wouldnt be right to not let the ederly not vote just because of some stupid I.D. Some ederly people dont have an I.D period so why would people take the senior citizens right away to vote they've been experienced they know what a good or bad president is.<BR/><BR/>Eric Wynns ~5th hour~Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27943050.post-1159224203595086672006-09-25T18:43:00.000-04:002006-09-25T18:43:00.000-04:00I believe that photo id should be used only if the...I believe that photo id should be used only if there is a sufficent need or reason behind requiring it. I think it would be a good idea to ensure the person's right to vote. Also, if the work to make photo id avaiable to all is more than it is worth I would be in favor of not requiring photo id. <BR/><BR/>-Mariah Van Ermen<BR/>6th HourAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27943050.post-1159185038148707682006-09-25T07:50:00.000-04:002006-09-25T07:50:00.000-04:00I think a photo i.d. should be required when votin...I think a photo i.d. should be required when voting. I believe if this takes place that less fraud will occur and there will be less confusion. Still everyone can have his or her freedom to vote but with a safer affect.<BR/><BR/>Kellie H.<BR/>5th hourAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27943050.post-1159156371665060462006-09-24T23:52:00.000-04:002006-09-24T23:52:00.000-04:00To me it's both good and bad. There are a lot elde...To me it's both good and bad. There are a lot elderly and poor that do not have a photo i.d that are u.s citzens and this hurts them. It is not only against there rights but very unfair. It effects the outcome and in my opinion helps the republican party because the upperclass tend to vote republican causng the democrats to lose a ton of votes. But at the same if thre is no requirement then more non u.s citezens can vote and this could make a huge difference in each party and would be unfair to the party that recieves less of those "illegal votes."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27943050.post-1159154401860000432006-09-24T23:20:00.000-04:002006-09-24T23:20:00.000-04:00I do not think that Americans should have an ID to...I do not think that Americans should have an ID to vote in federal elections because even though it would prevent illegal aliens from voting, somebody could steal someone else’s ID and put their own picture on it or something like that. Also, since voter fraud is almost non-existent, then you would be paying for something or paying for people to check something for basically no reason. I could understand if someone had caused a lot of controversy over this matter and ruined the system or something but if it is going to put certain people like the poor or elderly, in even more jeopardy, then why even bother. Another reason why I am against this is because if illegal aliens are already prevented by doing this by a law, then we can’t do much else to enforce it. Even if they go against that law, if they get caught then not only will we discover that they are aliens but they are also breaking a federal offence and could have penalties. Also, if other states have certain laws to not do this, like Missouri, Georgia, Ohio, Arizona and Indiana, then they must have researched the outcomes to find that it is all just a burden on what was supposed to be the right of speech. <BR/> So in conclusion, I do not think that Americans should use photo IDs to vote because it is burdensome on women who have changed their names since they got married and the poor and elderly. <BR/>-Stephanie N.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27943050.post-1159151641917778882006-09-24T22:34:00.000-04:002006-09-24T22:34:00.000-04:00I think showing your photo ID when you vote is a g...I think showing your photo ID when you vote is a good idea. It helps prove who you are and keep out illegal voters. The majority of people over 18 have a photo ID so it wouldn't be hard to show it when you vote. A lot of other places require a photo ID, like when you want to by alcohol at the gorcery store. So if you have to show your ID at a grocery store it wouldn't be too much of a hassel to show it at the voting polls. It would also help from having another problem like the 2000 Flordia election.<BR/><BR/>-Claire M<BR/>5th hourAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27943050.post-1159149976330811472006-09-24T22:06:00.000-04:002006-09-24T22:06:00.000-04:00i think this is a good idea. because it helps make...i think this is a good idea. because it helps makes sure that only U.S citizens are voting. also, it will help stop people stealing other people's names.<BR/><BR/>-Myles Williams<BR/>6th hourAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27943050.post-1159149308398865822006-09-24T21:55:00.000-04:002006-09-24T21:55:00.000-04:00I feel that there is no need for a photo ID if you...I feel that there is no need for a photo ID if you want to vote. I dis-agree that you must have one to have the right to vote.<BR/>First of all, think about the millions of people who do not have enough money to afford a photo ID. This ridiculous requirement is keeping them from voting. It is keeping them from their rights. Anyone on this earth should have the right to vote and speak their mind with or without a photo ID.<BR/>Isn't That what America's all about? Having the freedom to speak out your mind no matter your gender, race, color, culture...<BR/><BR/>-Luciana D.<BR/>6th hourAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27943050.post-1159146844796588152006-09-24T21:14:00.000-04:002006-09-24T21:14:00.000-04:00I think that requiring photo IDs to vote has some ...I think that requiring photo IDs to vote has some good aspects, but also some negative ones. For example, it would be good because it will help reduce voter fraud or turning people away at the polls because their name vaguely resembles an ex-convict. On the other hand, it would be difficult for many people to get these IDs, and some people may just decide not to vote if they have to go through a complicated process to get the photo identification. Already a lot of people just decide not to go to the polls and vote.<BR/>Emily Fitzgerald<BR/>6th HourAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27943050.post-1159144453599420522006-09-24T20:34:00.000-04:002006-09-24T20:34:00.000-04:00I think that having to have an ID to vote is a bad...I think that having to have an ID to vote is a bad idea. I think that having an ID isn't a big deal for most people, but others that don't have the money for it or for elderly people it might be a hassle not losing it or something. I feel that it would just complicate everything because people may lose their ID or forget it or people would make fake ID's and it would just make everything harder to keep in order. I think it's against people's personal rights to have to carry ID to do something like voting. In a lot of ways I understand how it's a good idea in theory, but I just think that in reality it would be too much of a hassle.<BR/><BR/>Colleen MAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27943050.post-1159144053131388272006-09-24T20:27:00.000-04:002006-09-24T20:27:00.000-04:00I think everyone should have a ID when voting. It ...I think everyone should have a ID when voting. It will help prevent immigrants from voting. It will also keep things fair for the American citizens, since they are the ones who are voting for their own representative. In the end have a ID when voting just makes since it just shows that you belong to this counrty and have the right to vote.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27943050.post-1159144003424518632006-09-24T20:26:00.000-04:002006-09-24T20:26:00.000-04:00i also agree with people who think that it is a go...i also agree with people who think that it is a good idea. Evie brought up a good point plus it can also show if you have had mugshots that means that if you were an ex fellen that you couldn't vote. this way we do not need to deal with Flordia's problem again with the 2000 election. instead of just going by name now, they can also go by what you look like. I mean why else wouldn't you show it. You show it at blockbuster if you don't have the right card, why can't you show it when you vote?<BR/>-michael mcdonald<BR/>6th hourAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27943050.post-1159143273906037312006-09-24T20:14:00.000-04:002006-09-24T20:14:00.000-04:00I think it is a good idea. It is a good idea becau...I think it is a good idea. It is a good idea because people wont be able to do illegal actions on voting. People cannot use other peoples right of voting and people from outside the country won't be able to vote.<BR/><BR/>Ken M.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27943050.post-1159139364859963792006-09-24T19:09:00.000-04:002006-09-24T19:09:00.000-04:00I agree that havong a photo id is a good idea. Eve...I agree that havong a photo id is a good idea. Everywhere else you go you have to have some sort of identification. Why not at the poles, it can provent illegal person's from voting. There can be many set backs the would have to have a notice and tell people the need there idea also it cost money to have a id and meny people may not be able to afford id. <BR/><BR/>Ashley B<BR/>5th hourAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27943050.post-1159138247241903002006-09-24T18:50:00.000-04:002006-09-24T18:50:00.000-04:00I think that having a photo ID in order to vote is...I think that having a photo ID in order to vote is a good idea. Most people eligible to vote have their driver’s license or state ID already. It makes things easier when ID is presented. It would help prevent voter fraud. It would also help prevent illegal aliens from voting.<BR/>-Brandi B.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27943050.post-1159136888101217262006-09-24T18:28:00.000-04:002006-09-24T18:28:00.000-04:00I think everyone should have a ID when voting. It ...I think everyone should have a ID when voting. It will prevent immigrants that are not American citizens from voting. This will also make things more fair for everyone. It will make things hard for people who dont have an ID but this way it can help make sure American citizens are just voting for their American representatives.<BR/><BR/>Maddie McCallum<BR/>6th hourAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com