The Blue Board

DOJ blocked it because the state of Texas had not proved it doesn't discriminate the Latino voters in their state as compliant with the Voting Rights Act of '67.

Same in Ohio...have to show my ID.

As long as people have access to a free ID from the government for voting purposes, there should be absolutely NO REASON not to require ID. We need ID to get on a plane, we need ID to open a bank account...but not for voting? That is insane.

What constitutional right? The right for an American citizen to vote? That right is under attack by the influx of illegal immigrants. It's Pro American to say, Hey Americans lets make sure the voters in this election are really US citizens by showing IDs.

I am listening. You Act like Im upset because I didn't hear what I wanted but look in a mirror. You are taking the classic Lib stance. "I've stated my take but this close minded conservative just isn't willing to listen. Damn, Im just so enlightened."

....for American citizens. To be reasonable. Still with this enlightened BS.

I'm not a Lib BTW. Just saying the reasons that it would cause problems to force a proper ID present.

My issue is that in the way of clear reason is this malignant cancer called political correctness.

Our medical, financial, and labor systems are under water to some extent. We have a major illegal immigration issue. If I was president I'd give an awesome speech about my own family's past and how beautiful legal immigration is but then say illegal immigration has created a hole in the nation's pocket and it must be fixed. I'd say everyone must show picture ID to vote because I am not scared that non Americans wont be voting for me.

I'd also have people show ID to pay their wheel tax. Then if you get pulled over because of expired tags and you're illegal you get deported. IF IF IF you have kids then you and your family can go to or near the front of the line to come back in legally as a tax paying citizen. All illegals in American prisons should be deported.

Reasonable suggestions not "muddled" by Political correctness

Naturalize them.

lol, good grief. They have to drive to voting centers right now. Gosh, I bet they are spending 6 bucks in gas round trip. DAMN THE GOVERNMENT.

Seriously, they wouldn't even need a physical ID. If you don't have an ID you provide your SS#, confirm the information that comes up and they clear you to vote.

I'm confused about the original question then...

Is the issue with illegals voting in elections? If so... then the real problem lies with voter turnout more so than illegals voting. there are less than 60% turnout in presidential elections and less than 40% in midterm elections. Not enough eligible or registered Americans are voting. Also considering that most states are safe in presidential elections, there would only be about 5-10 states that could truly affect who is elected president, mainly Ohio and Florida.

If the issue is illegal immigration costing Americans too much to keep them around, then we are in a damned if you do, damned if you don't situation. It's going to cost citizens either way and no president will be able to fix it within the next 4-8 years.

/It's too early for me to try and use my brain, I'm still trying to wake up so idk if this makes any sense.

What about the poor and very old? The old may not need an up to date ID because they don't drive.

The poor, for obvious reasons, don't need an ID because they don't have a car, or couldn't afford a drivers license.

Not to go on a tangent or anything of the sort, but most Americans wouldn't pass that test. I realize being born here means you're American but I feel like there has to be a better way to determine their worth for citizenship.

Exactly. And does knowing who sewed the first American flag make you American? Hell no.

I think there should be a standard like amount of hours worked per week in the last year. If you have a family of 4, illegal, and between the two parents they have averaged under 40 hours per week of work over the last year they should be in high risk of deportation.

Just saying. Obviously this is a manifold, difficult issue.