ACLU Files Lawsuit To Overturn Pa. Voter ID Law

KYW ^ | 5/1/2012 | Cheri Gregg

[SueRae]

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania announced that it is filing a lawsuit today in an effort to overturn the state’s new voter ID law.

The lawsuit will name the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Governor Tom Corbett and Secretary of Commonwealth Carol Aichele. The goal will be to stop the law before it goes into effect in November.

“It’s one of the most draconian of such laws passed within the United States,” says NAACP Philadelphia Branch President Jerry Mondesire, whose organization has joined the ACLU lawsuit.

He says time of the essence, because if the law is not overturned, thousands of Pennsylvania voters could be disenfranchised.

[SueRae]

Like clockwork..

[Erik Latranyi]

Liberals know that Voter ID will stand constitutional muster. This is just a means of preventing those laws from having an impact on the 2012 election.

[Venturer]

We cant have anyone bear the burden of carrying a picture ID to vote, but we can make them bear that burden to get on an airplane.

This is the ACLU and the NAACP helping Democrats to stuff the ballot box. As if the Democrats on the election boards cant do that on their own.

[LoveUSA]

I worked the polls in PA where we were told to ask for I.D. as a dress rehearsal for November.

A couple people said it was a stupid law as they listed the individuals who would not have I.D.

Most of the complaints we got - and some of the people were really, really angry - were about the number of phone calls people were getting from candidates...not about having to show I.D.

[SpaceBar]

The fundamental connection between proving who you are, and performing an activity that by its nature requires you to be who you say you are, is simply discarded as burdensome and/or irrelevant by the enemy.

[muawiyah]

Yes, DEATH TO THE ROBOCALLS.

[kearnyirish2]

I can’t believe voter ID is even being debated; when people list the things you DO need an ID for, voting should be beyond debate.

How do all of these people without ID do any of those things? They never rent a car, motel room, etc.?

[Fresh Wind]

They never rent a car, motel room, etc.?

I'm pretty sure dead people never do those things.

[Peet]

How do all of these people without ID do any of those things? They never rent a car, motel room, etc.?

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I can’t even buy over-the-counter allergy capsules w/o ID!

ESAD, ACLU!!!

[kearnyirish2]

True; what about the felons and illegal invaders that don’t want to be turned away?

Here in NJ these illegals have turned whole motels into boarding houses; they don’t just rent motel rooms, they’re in long-term agreements!

[kearnyirish2]

“I can’t even buy over-the-counter allergy capsules w/o ID!”

Good point; again, I can’t believe any politician can stand up and oppose voter ID laws - they are instantly suspect to me.

[Falcon4.0]

The State should offer to provide Photo IDs at the polling places at the time of voting.
Just bring a piece of mail from a Bank, Utility Co. or Government Agency with your name and address and or some other form of ID and presto. You'll get a Photo Id and you can vote.
And they can't complain that it's too much trouble to travel to get the ID, since they traveled to go vote.

[USS Alaska]

I worked the polls in PA where we were told to ask for I.D. as a dress rehearsal for November.

I'm a poll watcher in the general election and Voter ID is something we've been screaming for, for years but until the pubbies got control of Harrisburg there was no chance.

When I voted {for Newt} last week the ladies at the poll said that they had 100% approval for the law and most people said it's about time.

There are no disadvantaged folks in the precinct that I vote and even the poor old people that don't drive, managed to get the FREE picture ID cards.

I can't see this aclu gambit working in PA, because the law allows a provisional ballot for those that "forget" their ID card, with up to 6 days to then provide it.

[MrB]

They need to be accused, loudly, and to their faces, in every possible media outlet,

of wanting to commit voter fraud, of disenfranchising legitimate votes with fraudulent votes.

[Sherman Logan]

It’s one of the most draconian of such laws

Really?

I hadn't heard of a death penalty for attempted voter fraud.

Seriesly, doesn't anybody know what draconian means?

[aruanan]

ACLU Files Lawsuit To Overturn Pa. Voter ID Law

If you need ID for purchasing alcohol, tobacco, cashing a check, going through security at the airport, using a credit card over a certain amount, then there is no hardship about having to have an ID to vote. The only thing it discriminates against is illegal voting.

[MrB]

This needs to be stated directly at them:

“Sir, considering all the activities that require a photo ID and your lack of protest in those situations,

there is no other conclusion concerning your opposition to voter ID than that you desire fraudulent voting.

You’re a democrat, right? Thought so.”

[Wizdum]

I just want them to produce one person who hasn't.....
1. Rented a car.
2. Cashed a check.
3. Bought alcohol
4. Rented a room.
5. Applied for assistance.
6. Applied for credit
7. Boarded a plane.

Plz add to the list.

Even my disabled little brother has a photo ID for benefits and services.

[Flavious_Maximus]

You need an ID to register for college. What can be more fundamental than seeking an education yet you must provide proof of Id. Is the commie ACLU going to file a lawsuit for that.

[Rutabega]

Re: calling this measure ‘draconian’

Wondering if they understood the meaning of the word was my first thought, too. Makes you wonder how these people’s ancestors survived actual hardship and discomfort, you know? They sure bred a bunch of ninnies.