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Voting laws requiring ID should be supported

I feel compelled to write a response to the article, “Bills could add more steps to voting process.”

Let me be clear; I believe voting is a “right.” However, that “right” comes with great responsibility. I believe that you must show a valid form of identification to exercise your right to vote. You don’t show up at a liquor store, expecting to purchase alcohol, without identification verifying you are 21. You don’t drive your vehicle without your driver’s license. There are no “provisional” options when in these two situations. Think about it, could you imagine telling the liquor store clerk, “Trust me, I’m 21, I’ll come back with my license to prove it?” Think about the driving example; “Sorry officer, I don’t have my license — could I just sign an affidavit indicating that I’m eligible to drive?” Both examples expose the opportunity for fraud! Voting without a valid form of identification is susceptible to fraud.

On the component of “absentee voting”: Everybody knows when Election Day is. It’s a source of pride and patriotism — you get up and get yourself to the voting station — period! If you have a valid reason for not being able to go to the polls, then you can apply for an absentee ballot — for every eligible election. I’m a veteran and I planned around Election Day for nine years, and made arrangements to vote “absentee.” This notion of sending absentee ballots to everyone on an existing absentee voter list is ludicrous. Wake up Americans — the current wave of legislation aimed at requiring ID & other provisions, is a move to PREVENT election fraud. Support them — our founding fathers would be proud of you!

MIKE DODSON,

Hubbard Lake

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