Posted on 07/09/2012 4:56:15 AM PDT by TurboZamboni
When Edward and Mary Weidenbener went to vote in Indiana's primary in May, they didn't realize that state law required them to bring government photo IDs such as a driver's license or passport.
The husband and wife, both approaching 90 years old, had to use a temporary ballot that would be verified later, even though they knew the people working the polling site that day. Unaware that Indiana law obligated them to follow up with the county election board, the Weidenbeners ultimately had their votes rejected -- news to them until informed recently by an Associated Press reporter.
Edward Weidenbener, a World War II veteran who had voted for Mitt Romney in the Republican presidential contest, said he was surprised by the rules and the consequences.
"A lot of people don't have a photo ID. They'll be automatically disenfranchised," he said.
(Excerpt) Read more at twincities.com ...
Ooops sorry.
lif’s = life’s
How about “perpetrate.”
Yes, they are overseas in the military.
We gotta work rassissmmmm into the equation too!
Probably were not black since the article indicated he came to vote for Romney.
It was also the lead story in my local paper. Tellingly, the comments at the paper's website for the story were turned off.
Maybe the ACORN bus picked them up.
Exactly!
I have two sons, both grown and living successful lives. I hammered two concepts into their heads from day one: Pay attention, and think ahead. If these people weren’t responsible enough or able to follow up as instructed, too bad.
Meanwhile, anybody have a violin we can play a sad tune on for ‘em?
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