Replying to a message of Ross Cassell to Bob Klahn:

 RC> No stay on point Bob, dont blame everything on Bush..

 RC> You people would blame the event that made the Dinosauers extinct on
 RC> Bush if you could..

 RC> What is wrong with requiring voters to identify themselves when they
 RC> go to the polls to vote?

It's supposed to be an anonymous ballot.  I have no problem providing ID at
the polls, though, and I've done it even though I was specifically told I didn't
have to.  IMO as long as there's no way to connect the individuals on the rolls
with the votes cast there's no problem.

 RC> A. One has to present ID when stopped by a Police Officer.

It depends.  If you're not operating a motor vehicle you don't.

 RC> B. One has to present ID when applying for fishing and hunting
 RC> licenses.

Maybe.  Some jurisdictions don't require it.

 RC> C. One has to present ID to buy a firearm.

An (unConstitutional) federal requirement - and only if you're buying it
from a licensed dealer.

 RC> D. One has to present ID when writing checks to merchants.

Unless the particular merchant happens to know you.

 RC> E. One has to present ID to open up accounts at financial
 RC> institutions.

More unConstitutional federal requirements.

 RC> F. One has to present ID when applying for credit to purchase an
 RC> automobile, Home etc. In fact the purchase of the Automobile itself   
 RC> requires ID.

Maybe.

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