I have a clear memory of my very first vote as an U.S citizen, which was the 2008 Presidential Election. It was a completely different process compared to the country where I was born. When I was in my birth country, all I needed was a photo identification card, which is not same as a driver’s license. It’s like an identification card issued by state, which contains the information about you, such as, social security number, residential address, date of birth including your photo on it. However, we did not have anything called a “voter registration certificate”. Since someone has an identification card issued by state or country, it means that they have a right to vote in my birth country. But, U.S citizens who want to vote must register for a voter registration certificate. I think that this process is a necessity in the diverse country like the U.S. But there should not be any additional card or certificate.
Recently, several Republican Senators from Texas bring their concerns over voting fraud. They have suggested a “Voter ID Bill” to protect the integrity of the voting process. On the other hand, Democrats oppose the bill, because Republican is attempting to eliminate the potential Democrat’s supporters, who are mainly the elderly, ethnic minorities and the poor people by requiring a new voter’s identification card. It’s not only a hassle to this particular group of people, but also students, military personnel, who are physically out of state but hold their residency in Texas. These voters also have to be reconsidered.
I have heard that there is a potential risk of a computerized voting fraud. However, some Senators insist that there might be fraud over the process of voter registration certificates. If someone has the ability to swindle the voter registration certificate and driver’s license, they definitely can manipulate the coming up voter identification card. Texas has lowest voting rates in the country.
Senators from Texas dispute about the need for a new voter registration card. They say if we do not have additional requirements, then it will jeopardize our future elections. What do they really want? I thought politicians were trying to increase the amount of voters but by creating and passing this bill will discourage Texans and this is an attempt to disenfranchise voters. We know that all political parties want to win the majority vote. They will do anything in their power to allow it happen, even though it is not an efficient method.
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The issue of requiring picture ID to vote is sensitive to many people. For many, its supporters ostensibly present it as an effort to thwart voter abuse, while the real motive is believed to be voter disenfranchisement. There may be some truth to this argument. I also think it's irrelevant.
ReplyDeleteA person cannot function in our society today without being able to prove his or her identity. You can't cash a check, or open a bank account, or even purchase cigarettes without being able to prove that you're eligible. the standard for voting should be no less difficult than the standard set to buy beer - regardless of the true motives of the people imposing the higher standard.
for anybody concerned about the disenfranchisement of the elderly or the poor, they can help people obtain proper ID as part of a more comprehensive voting registration campaign. If there are people without proper ID then the effort to register them will prove a double benefit. People will have valid ID and they will be able to vote. It'll go a long way toward integrating them into society as a whole.