Why voter ID is important to election integrity

Editor,

Am I the only one who sees a definite left/progressive bias to most if not all AP Stories? Yesterday July 9 in both the Cedar Rapids Gazette and the Des Moines Register the same AP story concerning voter ID appeared. The story alludes to the difficulty pensioners, the elderly, the poor, etc. (you name it, there is always a victim) has in getting a photo ID. If that is true and if it can be proven then leftist/progressives – open up your checkbook and buy these disadvantaged people a photo ID.

Yesterday the same July 9 I had occasion to speak to one of my favorite small time retailers. Yes he sells firearms and ammunition – in connection with his business he has occasion to see all stripes of customers and potential customers. One he happened to ask (out of the blue), “How many times did you vote?” The person answered, “Four times.” Someone in his ward in Chicago had given him $100 and at least four names and four wards to cast these many votes. Not required to prove who he was – he was able to cast these four votes for the person(s) required of him by this ward person. Is anyone out there outraged?? Voter fraud goes on all the time and is rarely found out let alone prosecuted! Voter ID would go a long ways to prevent this illegal activity and prevent your legal vote from being diluted. Demand Voter ID!! Good Grief!

Regards,

John Stiegelmeyer

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BVW July 17, 2012, 11:44 am I seem to remember that there was a list of registered voters at the polling place, and that they crossed off my name as I got my ballot, and this is also a small town where they pretty much know who you are.

M July 12, 2012, 4:22 pm If requiring citizens to purchase health insurance is a tax, then certainly requiring citizens to purchase a Voter ID is a tax - and that is specifically prohibited by the following: Amendment 24 1. The right of citizens of the United States to vote in any primary or other election for President or Vice President, for electors for President or Vice President, or for Senator or Representative in Congress, shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any State by reason of failure to pay any poll tax or other tax. If the Voter IDs are furnished at the state\'s expense, it might pass constitutional muster.

BA July 11, 2012, 2:43 pm You are right, John.

s July 11, 2012, 2:31 pm As a new voter, I agree totally. I was astonished that I did not have to show any ID last time I voted.

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