I really do not have a problem with requiring I.D. as long as it is not required months before an election. If this is to be required for voting, everyone should be entitled to receive at no fee one-time, everything necessary to obtain the I.D. if a person votes who do not have I.D. currently.

And, most importantly, if such a requirement is passed, it should not go into effect for at least two years because otherwise manipulation of time can take place in receiving the necessary documents needed to obtain the documents necessary to receive an I.D. in order to cast a vote.

That is the most logical post about photo ID so far. Who could argue with that?

I am opposed to the current photo id bill as it would disenfranchise many voters simply because of the lack of time between now and the upcoming elections. Given due time to gather the proper credentials to apply for the free photo id would make a huge difference in whether most Missourians would support photo ID. But when it is rushed through at election time just like it was in ‘06 it has the smell of voter suppression.

How about a phase in? Starting with elections in 09 a photo id will be required. Seems that the remaining months of 08 should be sufficient enough time to gather any necessary documents.

Where is the common sense?

The State should issue everyone a voting ID if the state wants to implement an ID requirement. I should not have to show my driver’s license to vote. It should be the voter’s choice as to receiving the state mandated ID for free not the State’s choice in saying if you don’t have an ID we will issue one for free to you to vote. I understand the costs involved with this plan but everyone will be treated equally under this plan.

The main problem with this voter ID issue is the incompetence of the voting judges employed by the County Clerk at the polling places. After returning from the military, I was refused the right to vote by an incompetent voting judge who thought that the address on my driver’s license had to match the address on the voter registration file. The voting registration file had my correct address, as did the the Department of Revenue, but my driver’s license displayed an incorrect address. This will become a greater problem if this law is passed. Luckily I knew that I had the right to vote and called the County Clerk from my cell phone at the polling place and explained that my next call would be to the media. The County Clerk quickly instructed this incompetent voting judge as to the proper procedures and I was allowed to vote. Others may not push back when they are denied the right to vote. Is that the Republican agenda in passing this measure?

What are the Democrats afraid of? Remember the voter fraud in the ‘04 elections in St. Louis? I want my vote to COUNT, and I have an ID. Would like a voter ID.
Press for this law to be passed so we can have fair and accurate elections. Don’t pay any attention to Robin Carnahan, she doesn’t know squat! She doesn’t even know how to write language for petitions to be placed on the ballot, judges have to do it for her!!!

No David, please tell us how many fraudulent votes were cast in the 2004 elections.