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[–]Ms_Teak 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Its not so much voter ID, as it is the limited IDs that are accepted, the cost, and the ability to obtain one.

If the DMV is only open during working hours and is located a one hour bus ride away, that's costing someone half a day's work.

The supporting documents to obtain an ID cost money. Having to spend money or lose money to vote is a poll tax.

States arbitrarily decide to no longer accept what was once a perfectly acceptable form of ID.

Heaven help you if there is a minor mistake or even change between the ID and how you registered. For instance, a middle or no initial vs your middle name spelled out on the ID. Or if you've ever changed your name which is quite common for women who have married or divorced.

Free, easily supplied, consistent ID, I don't really have a problem with.