What’s Next? A Urine Sample?

The Texas House voted 83-63 yesterday to approve a bill that would require voters to show up to three forms of identification before being allowed to vote. In addition to the standard voter registration card, a person would need a photo ID card or two other documents without a photo. Currently, only five states require photo identification in order to vote. Some members of the House (cough*Republicans*cough) are behind the bill, claiming that it would reduce voter fraud while others fear that it will discourage people from voting.

What do you think? Good idea or just another way to intimidate voters?

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By Em in News on May 4, 2005 9:55 AM 0 Comments

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Victoria Fowler

Another way to intimidate voters. A 21st century poll tax, if you will.

Jonathan Horak

Another way to intimidate voters, in my leftist opinion.

lauri

I wouldn't necessarily say intimidation, but more like counter-laziness. Do most people even have three forms of identification?

Reed Becker

Wow. That is messed up. Those same tactics have been used for years to suppress minority voters. Often times they can flat out reject identification, saying it's invalid, which would be very easy with a non-photo ID. Not to mention you KNOW this standard is not going to be upheld in more affluent neighborhoods. Gotta love the corrupt nature of Texas politics, where they piss on your face in plain view of everyone.