Voting- Requesting IDs

So this morning my mom called me and said on CNN they were mentioning how voters in 'black' districs were getting harassed and being asked to show IDs.

Well, my mom (a democrat) and my step dad (a republican) got into a big fight- step dad said, no way- no way that's happening.

Well, he went to vote- (they live in Amityville) and he was asked to show ID... he called my mom and she said, 'I told you so'...

Well- he still didn't believe it- and called up his friends that live in 'white' districts- and guess what, they weren't asked to show ID.

things that make you say hmmmm

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It does make you wonder.

There are hotlines you can call up to report that.! Even thogh it's not overt, it's still there...

although there may be a reason for it...who kows

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I've never NOT had to show ID any time I voted ...

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If you've voted before, you're not supposed to have to show ID

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That's stupid ... why shouldn't EVERYONE have to show ID?

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Yeah i see no problem with showing ID, I think it makes sense. I just think it should apply to no one or anyone.

Not sure if this is your thing, sassy, but you can post that experiene on michael moore.com

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So they make certain people show IDs. Big deal.

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I heard on the news over the weekend that there are some questions about the list of registered voters in Suffolk county and that may be why they are asking for ID.

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could be.
i think though is other friend in 'nice part of suffolk' didn't have to show ID.
I' not making a judgment on it- just saying that it happened- DJPill and all ya'll can make your own minds up

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I am just saying that... discrimination happens everywhere. Its something you kind of get used to hearing after a while.

And when I hear it now... i can't help but just go

There will always be some group that will ***** about something.

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Posted by DjPiLL

I am just saying that... discrimination happens everywhere. Its something you kind of get used to hearing after a while.

And when I hear it now... i can't help but just go

There will always be some group that will ***** about something.

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yes but is rude!!!!!!!!! when replying to someone's post. If you think it is so then don't answer it!

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I vote in Huntington and have never had to show ID. My husband voted this morning and was not asked for ID; there should be the same requirements in all districts.

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Posted by MrsTC

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Posted by DjPiLL

I am just saying that... discrimination happens everywhere. Its something you kind of get used to hearing after a while.

And when I hear it now... i can't help but just go

There will always be some group that will ***** about something.

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yes but is rude!!!!!!!!! when replying to someone's post. If you think it is so then don't answer it!

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agreed.

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Posted by MrsTC

yes but is rude!!!!!!!!! when replying to someone's post. If you think it is so then don't answer it!

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Posted by september2004

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Posted by MrsTC

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Posted by DjPiLL

I am just saying that... discrimination happens everywhere. Its something you kind of get used to hearing after a while.

And when I hear it now... i can't help but just go

There will always be some group that will ***** about something.

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yes but is rude!!!!!!!!! when replying to someone's post. If you think it is so then don't answer it!

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agreed.

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I agree too

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I read that everyone is supposed to be IDed this year. I haven't gone to vote yet, but i'll let you know what happens.

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Posted by Jax430

I read that everyone is supposed to be IDed this year. I haven't gone to vote yet, but i'll let you know what happens.

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Thats exactly how I feel about this. Everybody should be IDed to prevent the controversy.

I didn't get IDed. They weren't IDing anybody at my district.

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They ID-ed my mom, but not JT and I. Go figure, but they were checking that our signatures matched the ones they had from when we registered. They had copies of everyone's signature. Don't ever remember that happening, but this was my first time voting in my new town.
It seems odd to me that they don't require ID at ALL polling places, though. I mean, ANYONE could go in and say they were me.

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Posted by DjPiLL

I am just saying that... discrimination happens everywhere. Its something you kind of get used to hearing after a while.

And when I hear it now... i can't help but just go

There will always be some group that will ***** about something.

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While I agree that discrimination happens being so complacent about it is not helping the situation.


From what I know about the rules in NY. They are IDing anyone who registered by mail and first time voters.

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Posted by heidla

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Posted by DjPiLL

I am just saying that... discrimination happens everywhere. Its something you kind of get used to hearing after a while.

And when I hear it now... i can't help but just go

There will always be some group that will ***** about something.

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While I agree that discrimination happens being so complacent about it is not helping the situation.

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People seem to think I am all for discrimination. Of course I want to see it end. But in *reality*... unfortunately that will never happen. Thats why I just can't get all worked up when I read posts saying a specific group is being discriminated.

Just like Sassy's original post about the convicts not being allowed to vote in Florida... there will always be a group that will raise holy hell saying they are being discriminated. Whether it be whites, blacks, gays, whatever.

I am not knocking Sassy's post... i actually want to hear if things like that are happening. But the icon is more used for me being 'not surprised'.