Texas Puts Voter ID in Effect After Supreme Court Ruling

[longknife]

Newser by John Johnson

Here's one tangible result from today's Supreme Court ruling that struck down a key part of the Voting Rights Act: Texas is going to require voters to have photo IDs "immediately," says state attorney general Greg Abbott. “Redistricting maps passed by the Legislature may also take effect without approval from the federal government," he adds, according to DallasNews.com. Prior to today's court ruling, the state was one of nine that needed to clear such changes in advance with the feds. Not any more, or at least not until Congress comes up with a modern formula to determine which states and localities need that kind of "preclearance." The prospects of that happening in this Congress? Slim to none, reports the Washington Post.

Read more @ Texas Puts Voter ID in Effect After Supreme Court Ruling - Now that the Voting Rights Act can no longer stop it

Just hope a lot of other states will jump on the bandwagon!

 

[Rozman]

If all the time and effort that went it to opposing this went toward getting a valid voter ID...
This was all such a waste of time.

 

[candycorn]

Still think that all voter IDs should have a picture on them. Would solve all of the problems of "not having" an ID

 

[Star]

Newser by John Johnson

Here's one tangible result from today's Supreme Court ruling that struck down a key part of the Voting Rights Act: Texas is going to require voters to have photo IDs "immediately," says state attorney general Greg Abbott. “Redistricting maps passed by the Legislature may also take effect without approval from the federal government," he adds, according to DallasNews.com. Prior to today's court ruling, the state was one of nine that needed to clear such changes in advance with the feds. Not any more, or at least not until Congress comes up with a modern formula to determine which states and localities need that kind of "preclearance." The prospects of that happening in this Congress? Slim to none, reports the Washington Post.

Read more @ Texas Puts Voter ID in Effect After Supreme Court Ruling - Now that the Voting Rights Act can no longer stop it

Just hope a lot of other states will jump on the bandwagon!

I hope you're right -- as we saw in the last election, Republican voter suppression laws energized the liberal base, so much so that the Democratic President won an overwhelming victory and-----and the Dems increased their majority in the Senate and-----and the Dems scored over a million more total votes in the House of Representatives - IOWs I hope you get what you wish for - I'm rootin' for ya, git-r-done.
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[midcan5]

Jim Crow returns but we knew that. Let's hope those oldies but goodies can get a voter ID after being an American and a voter for maybe 40 or 50 or 60 years, and being known by everyone, maybe they are really not Americans. You know like our President. Texas has a stupid governor for a reason, any guesses.

http://www.usmessageboard.com/politics/299445-the-bush-legacy-17.html#post7426264

If Obama came out for voter IDs the wingnuts would be up in arms, and so it goes....

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[longknife]

I hope you're right -- as we saw in the last election, Republican voter suppression laws energized the liberal base, so much so that the Democratic President won an overwhelming victory and-----and the Dems increased their majority in the Senate and-----and the Dems scored over a million more total votes in the House of Representatives - IOWs I hope you get what you wish for - I'm rootin' for ya, git-r-done.

Wrong!

Obama did not win an overwhelming victory!

Only 46% of ELIGIBLE VOTERS bothered to register!
Less than HALF of them bothered to go to the polls!
Obama won by barely 51% - the real skewing factor being the Electoral College and its bias towards large cities!

So, in effect, he won by about 13% of eligible voters.

How can that be an "overwhelming victory?"

 

[Moonglow]

Still think that all voter IDs should have a picture on them. Would solve all of the problems of "not having" an ID

And the Nazies thought the same.

 

[martybegan]

Jim Crow returns but we knew that. Let's hope those oldies but goodies can get a voter ID after being an American and a voter for maybe 40 or 50 or 60 years, and being known by everyone, maybe they are really not Americans. You know like our President. Texas has a stupid governor for a reason, any guesses.

http://www.usmessageboard.com/politics/299445-the-bush-legacy-17.html#post7426264

If Obama came out for voter IDs the wingnuts would be up in arms, and so it goes....

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Actually it would be the first smart thing he did in years.

And equating Voter ID that applies to EVERYONE and Jim Crow is hyperbole and you know it.

But all you have is calling out "RACIST."

 

[martybegan]

Still think that all voter IDs should have a picture on them. Would solve all of the problems of "not having" an ID

And the Nazies thought the same.

So the nazis issued free ID's for anyone who wanted them at DMV's throughout the state?

As a result, DMV offices in Texas will begin issuing free photo IDs to anyone who needs one—people without drivers' licenses, for example—as of Thursday.

 

[Soulless65]

Its all pointless anyway as long as the people in congress continue getting paid by lobbest nothing will change

 

[Wonky Pundit]

Still think that all voter IDs should have a picture on them. Would solve all of the problems of "not having" an ID

And the Nazies thought the same.

So the nazis issued free ID's for anyone who wanted them at DMV's throughout the state?

As a result, DMV offices in Texas will begin issuing free photo IDs to anyone who needs one—people without drivers' licenses, for example—as of Thursday.

The "free ID" concept is a joke.

To qualify, you must present a passport ($55) or a copy of your birth certificate, which not all Americans, especially older ones, have. So, if your birth certificate gets taken out by a Katrina-type event, an F-5 tornado, an explosion, fire, etc., tough luck. You're not voting in Texas.

Bottom line: this is a poll tax.

 

[martybegan]

And the Nazies thought the same.

So the nazis issued free ID's for anyone who wanted them at DMV's throughout the state?

As a result, DMV offices in Texas will begin issuing free photo IDs to anyone who needs one—people without drivers' licenses, for example—as of Thursday.

The "free ID" concept is a joke.

To qualify, you must present a passport ($55) or a copy of your birth certificate, which not all Americans, especially older ones, have. So, if your birth certificate gets taken out by a Katrina-type event, an F-5 tornado, an explosion, fire, etc., tough luck. You're not voting in Texas.

Bottom line: this is a poll tax.

One can get a copy of ones birth certificate.

Texas Vital Statistics ? Birth Certificates

If people are so concerned for the fraction of a percent of people that may not even be able to meet these requirements, nothing is stopping you from forming a charitable organzaiton whos sole purpose is to get people registered to vote and provided with the proper ID.

 

[candycorn]

Still think that all voter IDs should have a picture on them. Would solve all of the problems of "not having" an ID

And the Nazies thought the same.

If I didn't consider you a loser before, I would now. Thanks for your "contribution"

 

[National Socialist]

I lived in Ga for 5 years and had to show my ID every time I went to vote..it was never a bother made me feel better knowing no illegal was going to vote en masse for democraps.

 

[Truthseeker420]

I lived in Ga for 5 years and had to show my ID every time I went to vote..it was never a bother made me feel better knowing no illegal was going to vote en masse for democraps.

It's a poll tax and just because you want to give up your right doesn't mean everyone does.

 

[Wonky Pundit]

So the nazis issued free ID's for anyone who wanted them at DMV's throughout the state?

The "free ID" concept is a joke.

To qualify, you must present a passport ($55) or a copy of your birth certificate, which not all Americans, especially older ones, have. So, if your birth certificate gets taken out by a Katrina-type event, an F-5 tornado, an explosion, fire, etc., tough luck. You're not voting in Texas.

Bottom line: this is a poll tax.

One can get a copy of ones birth certificate.

Texas Vital Statistics ? Birth Certificates

If people are so concerned for the fraction of a percent of people that may not even be able to meet these requirements, nothing is stopping you from forming a charitable organzaiton whos sole purpose is to get people registered to vote and provided with the proper ID.

Doesn't matter: voting stops being a right when even one person has to depend on charity to do it.

 

[daveman]

So the nazis issued free ID's for anyone who wanted them at DMV's throughout the state?

The "free ID" concept is a joke.

To qualify, you must present a passport ($55) or a copy of your birth certificate, which not all Americans, especially older ones, have. So, if your birth certificate gets taken out by a Katrina-type event, an F-5 tornado, an explosion, fire, etc., tough luck. You're not voting in Texas.

Bottom line: this is a poll tax.

One can get a copy of ones birth certificate.

Texas Vital Statistics ? Birth Certificates

If people are so concerned for the fraction of a percent of people that may not even be able to meet these requirements, nothing is stopping you from forming a charitable organzaiton whos sole purpose is to get people registered to vote and provided with the proper ID.

Liberals don't do charity. They feel generous when they vote for people who say they're going to take money away from YOU and give it to people who didn't earn it.

That's liberal charity.

 

[Dont Taz Me Bro]

Doesn't matter: voting stops being a right when even one person has to depend on charity to do it.

The Second Amendment stops being a right when even one person has to depend on the permission of government bureaucrats to do it.

That said, there are a few things about the current gun laws that do need to change, although most of what I'm proposing would affect only a tiny fraction of gun owners.

1) Gun licensing and registration records should be held by law enforcement and obtainable only through a warrant or subpoena.

2) Felons cannot be given or keep a license. Neither can any member of their household.

3) Anyone failing a psychiatric exam cannot be given or keep a license. The same applies if any member of their household fails or refuses to take the exam.

4) Instead of focusing on "assault weapons," there should be a ban on weapons that are designed with the primary purpose of killing more than one person in a short time (under 60 seconds). There is no logical reason for any civilian to have something like this. If you're truly concerned about multiple criminals targeting you or your home, a weapon like this isn't the answer: you need to hire an armed security detail.

http://www.usmessageboard.com/politics/273193-wonky-on-guns-for-my-fans.html

You have NO credibility. Go home

 

[Wonky Pundit]

Doesn't matter: voting stops being a right when even one person has to depend on charity to do it.

The Second Amendment stops being a right when even one person has to depend on the permission of government bureaucrats to do it.

The Second Amendment says "well regulated." Pretty obvious that the intent was not for every wacko and criminal to be walking around with people punchers.

Lots of people would consider such an off-topic post to be trolling.

 

[daveman]

Doesn't matter: voting stops being a right when even one person has to depend on charity to do it.

The Second Amendment stops being a right when even one person has to depend on the permission of government bureaucrats to do it.

That said, there are a few things about the current gun laws that do need to change, although most of what I'm proposing would affect only a tiny fraction of gun owners.

1) Gun licensing and registration records should be held by law enforcement and obtainable only through a warrant or subpoena.

2) Felons cannot be given or keep a license. Neither can any member of their household.

3) Anyone failing a psychiatric exam cannot be given or keep a license. The same applies if any member of their household fails or refuses to take the exam.

4) Instead of focusing on "assault weapons," there should be a ban on weapons that are designed with the primary purpose of killing more than one person in a short time (under 60 seconds). There is no logical reason for any civilian to have something like this. If you're truly concerned about multiple criminals targeting you or your home, a weapon like this isn't the answer: you need to hire an armed security detail.

http://www.usmessageboard.com/politics/273193-wonky-on-guns-for-my-fans.html

You have NO credibility. Go home

That's different. Somehow. It just is.

Right, WP?