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I know it exists, because I witnessed someone i know give another's name and vote in that name because no ID was necessary. Moose is loose

So you were an accessory to a felony?

Because if you -actually- saw that and didn't report it....

Thank you Rep. Speciale!!! He is a racist, there's no question about his racist agenda. Anything that comes out of his mouth saying he's not is a lie.

Speciale, you have my vote as long as you speak the truth like this and act to stop voter fraud. I know it exists, because I witnessed someone i know give another's name and vote in that name because no ID was necessary.

Congrats Rep. Michael Speciale. I am behind you 110%. Jackson2 you are so right. You should have to show your ID at election. This man, and the one before him, did nothing but keep things stirred up. I just don't see the big deal in flipping out your ID to vote. White, black or purple, I have always felt this should be done. Rep. Speciale, I sure hope some of your colleagues will stand behind you on this!!

Finally a Politician that told the truth.

"Uhh, what about that is not true? Mr. Barber and every other liberal institution would be in support of voter I.D. if it was a benefit to them."

Probably so. The only reason the GOP wants to have voter ID is because it benefits THEM. Funny how that works eh?

"It simply eliminates the opportunity for voter fraud which they currently benefit from."

Really? Where is this rampant voter fraud that you speak of? Oh that's right, there isn't any. So by all means, lets add another law to the books to fix a problem that isn't a problem.

Furthermore, how ANYONE can exist in the 21st Century without SOME FORM of photo ID is beyond comprehension. I would really like to see the "numbers" on exactly how many people actually have no form of ID -jackson2

Apparently your comprehension is limited.

http://www.brennancenter.org/analysis/policy-brief-voter-identification

"Approximately ten percent of voting-age Americans today do not have driver’s licenses or state-issued non-driver’s photo ID. Based on Americans’ moving patterns, many more do not have photo ID showing their current address."

"The impact of ID requirements is even greater for the elderly, students, people with disabilities, low-income individuals, and people of color. Thirty-six percent of Georgians over 75 do not have a driver’s license. Fewer than 3 percent of Wisconsin students have driver’s licenses listing their current address."

More at the link

I am just happy someone finally had the nerve to call William Barber OUT. He does nothing but "stir the pot". Furthermore, how ANYONE can exist in the 21st Century without SOME FORM of photo ID is beyond comprehension. I would really like to see the "numbers" on exactly how many people actually have no form of ID. AND if they do exist, in any great numbers, AND they have been voting, grandfather them in and get on with your LIFE. I was personally dumbfounded by the fact, that I never had to prove who I was, when I voted. PASS THE LAW.

LOL you think writing a letter takes courage? You didnt serve in the military did you? vinylcarwraps2

Yeah, this letter did take courage. Speciale is speaking his mind on a sensitive topic, so yes, he is brave in risking as much as another term in Congress for saying this.

Courage is not limited to the military.

Disagree with the Congressman about the necessity of an ID law. Agree with him on his points about the NAACP. It's no longer about "advancement," it is making people victims instead of empowering them.

"Daughters bank account? Like my mom does my grandmother?"

Why are you asking me?

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