Do Voter ID Laws Help or Hurt You at Polls Election 2012 News
Do Voter ID Laws Help or Hurt You at Polls - Election 2012 News
Opponents claim that citizens of lower economic and social status do not always have a valid form of identification readily available. What's more, they say, procuring one is not as easy as some would claim. The challenge is particularly acute for older people, who sometimes lack the necessary mobility and . AARP Broadcast Screengrab Do voter ID laws help or hurt you at the polls? So just how effective are voter ID laws in preventing election fraud? We are joined on by , director of the Washington Legislative offices of the ACLU, and , from the Justice Reform Initiative at the Heritage Foundation, to discuss the controversial use of voter ID laws. We also hear from , director of Election Initiatives at Pew Center on the States, for a detailed account on the current state of voter registration in the United States. No matter which side you choose, watch this episode to learn how will impact your experience at the polls.
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Voter Identification Discretion or Discrimination
Requiring ID prevents fraud or promotes unfairness
With some form of misuse occurring at almost every election level, voter ID law advocates believe that simply presenting an and add clarity to elections, claiming that owning a valid form of identification is a non-issue for most U.S. citizens. See also: .Opponents claim that citizens of lower economic and social status do not always have a valid form of identification readily available. What's more, they say, procuring one is not as easy as some would claim. The challenge is particularly acute for older people, who sometimes lack the necessary mobility and . AARP Broadcast Screengrab Do voter ID laws help or hurt you at the polls? So just how effective are voter ID laws in preventing election fraud? We are joined on by , director of the Washington Legislative offices of the ACLU, and , from the Justice Reform Initiative at the Heritage Foundation, to discuss the controversial use of voter ID laws. We also hear from , director of Election Initiatives at Pew Center on the States, for a detailed account on the current state of voter registration in the United States. No matter which side you choose, watch this episode to learn how will impact your experience at the polls.
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