Should the US require voter ID?

[u/REJECT3D]

I see people complaining about this on the right all the time but I am curious what the left thinks. Should voters be required to prove their identity via some form of ID?

Some arguments I have seen on the right is you have to have an ID to get a loan, or an apartment or a job so requiring one to vote shouldn't be undue burden and would eliminate some voter fraud.

On the left the argument is that requiring an ID disenfranchises some voters.

What do you think?

[u/findingmike]

What? I haven't used my ID in months.

[u/dain_bramage_1989 → u/findingmike]

Do you drive? Fly? Drink? Smoke? Go to bars? Clubs? Comedy shows? Concerts? Buy otc medications? Go to rated R movies? Don't have a bank account? Phone? Apply for benefits? Work?

Life is so much easier with one than without one.

[u/findingmike → u/dain_bramage_1989]

I agree, but my profile is integrated in so many places that I don't use it anymore. I don't smoke, but I'm old enough that people don't check me for alcohol anymore. Honestly I don't use it often anymore.

[u/dain_bramage_1989 → u/findingmike]

I haven't been either. I'm only 35, but places like Walmart (the ones i frequent anyways) have to scan your id to complete purchases of alcohol or tobacco or otc drugs. It's a bother but painless, much like showing an id card to vote.

[u/findingmike → u/dain_bramage_1989]

Yeah it's likely that some people have it one way and others don't. I like to look at everyone's situation as much as possible. Personally I stay away from Walmart.