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piddyprints

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24. It's the type of ID, I think.

Reply to BlueWaveNeverEnd (Original post)

Thu Apr 30, 2026, 11:12 AM

Apr 30

I was recently surprised that my mail-in ballot application asked for my Social Security number. So, no, I won't be voting by mail anymore. This will weed out a number of elderly people who are eligible to vote by mail but don't want to open themselves up to identity theft.

As an aside, recently I had a doctor's appointment where the paperwork I was to fill out and bring in asked for my Social Security number on every page. I left it blank and asked the receptionist if it was necessary, and she said no. They have all the information they need without it.

I was able to get my passport and RealID with no problem, but I have been married once and had all the necessary papers. My daughters have been married multiple times and changed their names every time, and sometimes between marriages. It might be a bit difficult for them... just as one example.

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Why is an ID mandate for voting such a problem? [View all] BlueWaveNeverEnd Apr 30 OP

A hunting license as ID? Jeebus. Redleg Apr 30 #1

I don't know about hunting license as ID to vote. But gun permits are kosher 70sEraVet Apr 30 #9

Retired nuns barred from voting in Indiana Emile Apr 30 #2

How were they doing in the past? Orangenero Monday #60

This was years ago. Google it. Emile Monday #62

Let's simplify it. Voter ID is NOT the issue. It is RESTRICTIVE ID... That means the type hlthe2b Apr 30 #3

Words matter - to your point, maybe we should all begin referring to these as 'restrictive ID laws.' n/t PatrickforB Apr 30 #10

This is exactly the reason. W_HAMILTON Apr 30 #12

We don't show id at the polls in Illinois although we do show it to register questionseverything Apr 30 #30

But a big new issue if SAVE passes (meaning save Republican pols' asses) is name matching birth certificate surname Attilatheblond Apr 30 #33

Rec.nt jfz9580m Apr 30 #15

It's essentially a poll tax. Liberal In Texas Apr 30 #4

Yup, unless the ID is a right, issued for free Johonny Apr 30 #18

My Grandmother jonstl08 Apr 30 #21

Our (GOP) county recorder sent letters out that seem to be suggesting people need to re-register Attilatheblond Apr 30 #35

Yes it is. And now, at the same time... ananda Apr 30 #45

The goal is to reduce the number of voters dlk Apr 30 #5

Exactly right - "Republicans want to choose their voters" Seinan Sensei Apr 30 #16

Republicans truly do not believe in democracy dlk Saturday #55

A solution designed to disenfranchise voters happy feet Apr 30 #6

DISTRACTION is the Republican M.O. Seinan Sensei Apr 30 #22

They are not trying to fix something that ain't broke. Blumancru Apr 30 #29

You are right about voter fraud being negligible. notinkansas Apr 30 #47

I'd be on board with a nation-wide ID program if it's free - TBF Apr 30 #7

Not needed happy feet Apr 30 #27

I get that republicans are trying to limit who votes - TBF Apr 30 #38

The problem is NOT the idea of an ID to vote. AverageOldGuy Apr 30 #8

The voting system works. That is why they want to fuck it up. twodogsbarking Apr 30 #11

When you get a Real ID drivers' license you have to present Ritabert Apr 30 #13

That Real ID license cost me time and money RainCaster Apr 30 #26

Exactly. They're trying to discourage people from going to all the trouble. Ritabert Apr 30 #43

Majority of Real ID isn't sufficient for the ID requirements Nevilledog Apr 30 #36

This message was self-deleted by its author Ritabert Apr 30 #44

It's not. Believing it won't make it true. Nevilledog Apr 30 #46

Even if the exact same documents COULD be used to prove citizenship, Ms. Toad May 1 #52

How many different formats of birth certificate are there? Retrograde Monday #61

In Texas, if you don't have an ID, you can file a "Statement of Reasonable Impediment" LeftInTX Apr 30 #14

Reasons.... OhioBack2Blue Apr 30 #17

In My PA, We Do This At Registration. At Voting, We Sign Our Name,....... ColoringFool Apr 30 #19

If they made IDs easy to obtain especially for married women and poor people it wouldn't be such a big deal Clouds Passing Apr 30 #20

In Fla it is free if you are on SNAP etc EX500rider Saturday #56

Excellent for FL, they've done something good! Clouds Passing Monday #58

If its not a problem then why are states and people still lagging with REal ID Historic NY Apr 30 #23

Only 5 states have an enhanced Real ID that could be used Nevilledog Apr 30 #39

It's the type of ID, I think. piddyprints Apr 30 #24

In 40 years voting happy feet Apr 30 #31

I would think so... piddyprints Apr 30 #34

We could, like some other countries, automatically register citizens when they are born. SidneyR Apr 30 #25

I laid out my thoughts above - you have the same kind of idea TBF Apr 30 #40

I always say to Republicans, "make them free" if you want them so bad. Most start complaining. RoeVWade Apr 30 #28

ID for voting isn't a problem SpankMe Apr 30 #32

I'm fine with needing an ID, as long as the government provides the ID for free. City Lights Apr 30 #37

I think they are basically accusing us of a crime and we have to prove we're innocent, that's wrong Walleye Apr 30 #41

I'm ok with ID laws D_Master81 Apr 30 #42

Older people in retirement homes will be screwed. kerry-is-my-prez May 1 #50

A driver's license (even if free) would not be sufficient under the SAVE act. Ms. Toad May 1 #53

It is to disenfranchise married women who don't have a passport. applegrove May 1 #48

We used to be able to vote with no id. Things didn't go to hell... kerry-is-my-prez May 1 #49

The SAVE ACT is about more than a Voter ID . Most States Already Have Voter ID Indykatie May 1 #51

Exactly LeftInTX Saturday #57

For starters, my gender isn't legally recognised in the US meadowlander May 1 #54

A college ID just says you go to school here, not residency. Melon Monday #59