In my opinion, I think that Texas should have this law. Most
Texans carry a photo ID with them. Even though not everyone who votes has an
ID. Some could be elderly and have difficulty trying to get an ID, while others
may live in rural areas and would have to drive long distances to acquire a
photo ID. Having a photo ID when one votes should not be causing such a huge
fuss over. Even though voters over the age of 65 can simply mail in their
votes, they do not have to show a photo ID when they vote and they could be
already decease.
There is also the suspicion that this new law is a way to
hinder the minority rights, especially the growing Hispanic population in
Texas. Wouldn’t this law go against the Voting Rights Act of 1965? Is it not
enough to have a registration card when one goes to vote instead of an ID? Not everyone carries their registration card on them at all times. But states like Georgia and Indiana have passed this similar law and have found an increase in minority voting.
The count on the number of voters in Texas is important.
With a photo ID, we would know if that person is who they say they are and not
simply someone else posing as a possible decease person trying to get more
votes in. Photo IDs would make the number of voters more accurate.
So why not? I'm all for this law being passed. "A picture is worth a thousand words" and I'm ready to say cheese and vote.
I agree. A photo ID should be required when voting, and I am surprised that there is such a huge debate over this issue. Yes, it may be difficult for some to acquire a state form of identification. But then wouldn’t it also be just as difficult for that person to get to a voting booth? If you can’t put in the minimal time and effort, then you obviously are not serving as a model citizen and therefore shouldn’t be able to vote. With regards to the elderly, I do not believe that a mail-in vote should be counted. Like you mentioned, how do we know that this person isn’t deceased? Rather the state, county, or local office should implement some sort of program that can prove that the person is still alive. With state ID’s easily renewed online, there is no reason that a person cannot maintain an up-to-date ID. If minorities are trying to vote and do not have identification, I do not think they should be able to vote. Maybe this is a red flag that this person is living in the country illegally. In that case, they definitely should not have a vote. I agree with your argument. I would have liked to have had access to an article with more information. I also liked that you included policies of other states, such as Georgia and Indiana no tolerance policy. It is always a good idea to present specific cases and examples to back up your argument.
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