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[Politics] Voter Identification.









The Clamp

The Clamp

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Jan 11, 2016
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West is BEST
Kuipers Supporters Club said:
A Democratic state was the first to bring in ID laws.

You need ID to vote in almost every country in the world.
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And in theory, no problem.

But Tory’s have disallowed things like Young Person’s travel permits while allowing Senior travel permits.

A cleary targeted strategy to disenfranchise younger people and those less likely to vote Tory.
 


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Me Atome

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Mar 10, 2024
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My concern is the increasing use, and abuse (possibly) of postal votes. How are these controlled and kept secure?
 


portlock seagull

portlock seagull

Why? Why us?
Jul 28, 2003
17,319
Me Atome said:
My concern is the increasing use, and abuse (possibly) of postal votes. How are these controlled and kept secure?
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Wouldn’t bother with that rabbit hole. How is anything. Just trust people know what they’re doing, it’s all worked very well to date.
 




nicko31

nicko31

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Jan 7, 2010
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Gods country fortnightly
Kuipers Supporters Club said:
A Democratic state was the first to bring in ID laws.

You need ID to vote in almost every country in the world.
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The problem we have is the Tories couldn't help use the opportunity to abuse their power, ie declare one ID type is good for the oldies but not for the young, also deliberately exclude legitimate forms of ID used by young people.

Anyway, all being well they'll be binned soon. Then Labour can amend the law
 


hans kraay fan club

hans kraay fan club

The voice of reason.
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Mar 16, 2005
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Chandlers Ford
Bodian said:
Sorry - what do you mean??

www.theguardian.com

Boris Johnson turned away from polling station after forgetting to bring photo ID

Former PM made the requirement to bring photo ID a stipulation of the Elections Act in 2022
www.theguardian.com www.theguardian.com
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www.bbc.co.uk

Boris Johnson turned away from polling station after forgetting ID

The former prime minister returned later with the necessary ID and was able to vote.
www.bbc.co.uk

Johnson, rather than being too stupid / organised to 'remember' to bring his ID, more likely just assumed that the rules didn't actually apply to the likes of him - much like everything else.
 


C

CHAPPERS

DISCO SPENG
Jul 5, 2003
44,815
Painful conversation in front of me at the polling station between the person supposedly assisting people and an older gentleman trying to vote:

''Have you got your voters ID?''

''eerrr no, i haven't got that, do you mean my polling card''

''No, no your voters ID'

''Err, no, shall I go home and get it''

''Yes, you better if you don't haven't.

*gent turns to go home*

You mean you haven't got any ID with a photo on it''

''Like a driving licence, yes I should have''

''Okay then in you go, that should be fine''

Nearly stepped in. Why would someone call its Voters ID? The lack of awareness was something to behold.
 








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