In Mexico, illegal aliens are not given free health care, education and a driver’s license. Instead, when found, they are detained, jailed and deported, in a matter of weeks. No chance for them to go back on the streets, no amnesty—deportation. Mexico also, wants honest elections. They demand Voter ID. If it is good enough for Mexico why does the President demand dishonest elections? Simply answer:
Barack Obama is a Chicago Democrat. That explains it all.
“-On any given morning, in just about any Mexican city you can see a Mexican citizen lining up to renew his or her voter credential, a document required at a polling station to vote. But voting is not the main reason they get it. The free photo ID issued by the Federal Electoral Institute has become the accepted way to prove one’s identity — and is a one-card way to open a bank account, board an airplane, buy cigarettes and enter a bar. Voting is always an afterthought to Mexicans; they ask for it everywhere, it’s almost impossible to live without it.”
In the U.S. the ACLU goes crazy when the ID issue is raised. They prefer anybody vote, legal or not, qualified or not. At some point we need to bring honesty back to voting. Until then many will not vote since they know that illegal aliens have the same right to vote as they do. Go to a polling place on election day in California. If you question the right of an illegal alien to vote, you are in trouble while the illegal alien gets an “I Voted” sticker. Angry yet?
Voter ID Works in Mexico … It Could Also Work In LA and the US
Written by Fred Mariscal, City Watch, 8/11/15
PERSPECTIVE-On any given morning, in just about any Mexican city you can see a Mexican citizen lining up to renew his or her voter credential, a document required at a polling station to vote. But voting is not the main reason they get it. The free photo ID issued by the Federal Electoral Institute has become the accepted way to prove one’s identity — and is a one-card way to open a bank account, board an airplane, buy cigarettes and enter a bar. Voting is always an afterthought to Mexicans; they ask for it everywhere, it’s almost impossible to live without it.
Here in the United States the left is against voter ID’s. The American Civil Liberties Union says it’s an invasion of privacy. Which is nonsense, it’s like saying that having a driver’s license or a Social Security Card threatens our privacy. Minority advocacy groups have even alleged that the cards would frighten minorities going to the polls.
But Mexico has not seen many problems with its card, and national identity cards have been issued for years in France, Spain, Poland, Belgium, Italy, Switzerland, Singapore, Brazil, and many other countries to prove citizenship. They can be use for many purposes, including travel, banking, and healthcare access as well as voting.
Mexico is a relatively poor country, yet does not lower standards to allow for the poor to register and vote as is done in America. No excuses are made while setting a high standard for all with no discernible drop in voter participation.
So what has happened so far in the more than 20 years that the ID has been in place? In 1994, voter registration was 45 million, which was 50% of the population. In 2009, it rose to 72 million, which is 65% of the population. So, even though the reforms made it more involved to register, registration actually increased.
What about turnout? Did the tough new voter ID laws and lack of voting by mail suppress the vote? The complete opposite has happened.
In the 1988 election, there were 19.6 million votes cast, representing about 25% of the population. In 2006, under the strict new rules, the number of votes cast skyrocketed to 41.7 million, which was almost 40% of the population.
I’m not necessarily advocating for the government to start issuing voter ID’s, however, I think this is a good idea and can be implemented over time so that all citizens eventually can have an ID.
This is not just a matter of voting, but also a matter of national security. Improved identifications were recommended by the 9/11 Commission given that the hijackers had driver’s licenses or state non-driver’s identification cards that they used to rent apartments, open bank accounts and board planes. Social Security numbers are often used as proof of eligibility to work, but undocumented often use stolen numbers. I have to say for the record that I was in favor of the California law granting undocumented workers drivers’ licenses for that is a matter of public safety period.
But Although in Mexico the national photo ID was introduced to stop voter fraud, it has achieved much more, bolstering the credibility of elections and helping the poor.
The IDs resolved a problem for many poor people “who previously had no way of being able to identify themselves,” said Miguel Ángel Carlos, security committee coordinator at the Association of Mexican Banks.
Some U.S. states, including Texas and South Carolina, approved laws requiring voters to show a government photo identification prior to voting. The U.S. Justice Department rejected the law, saying it discriminates against minorities. Really? So we have to accept that minorities can’t get the require documentation? We should figure out a way to help those minorities who can’t verify their identity verify it.
Every citizen in the United States should be able to prove his or her identity if they choose to, being poor or a minority shouldn’t be an obstacle. It should be a basic American right. — This is nonsense!
Let’s be honest about it, the arguments against the ID are just weak excuses, there is nothing to be afraid of. The hurdles can be overcome, and overtime the benefits will outweigh the risks.
This is the United States of America, if Mexico can do it so can we. Rich or poor, minority or majority every American citizen should have access to their identity. Every citizen should have access to a basic government ID and it should be free. It will make our country safer, and things will be easier for everyone.
LATINO PERSPECTIVE-On any given morning, in just about any Mexican city you can see a Mexican citizen lining up to renew his or her voter credential, a document required at a polling station to vote. But voting is not the main reason they get it. The free photo ID issued by the Federal Electoral Institute has become the accepted way to prove one’s identity — and is a one-card way to open a bank account, board an airplane, buy cigarettes and enter a bar. Voting is always an afterthought to Mexicans; they ask for it everywhere, it’s almost impossible to live without it.
Here in the United States the left is against voter ID’s. The American Civil Liberties Union says it’s an invasion of privacy. Which is nonsense, it’s like saying that having a driver’s license or a Social Security Card threatens our privacy. Minority advocacy groups have even alleged that the cards would frighten minorities going to the polls.
But Mexico has not seen many problems with its card, and national identity cards have been issued for years in France, Spain, Poland, Belgium, Italy, Switzerland, Singapore, Brazil, and many other countries to prove citizenship. They can be use for many purposes, including travel, banking, and healthcare access as well as voting.
Mexico is a relatively poor country, yet does not lower standards to allow for the poor to register and vote as is done in America. No excuses are made while setting a high standard for all with no discernible drop in voter participation.
So what has happened so far in the more than 20 years that the ID has been in place? In 1994, voter registration was 45 million, which was 50% of the population. In 2009, it rose to 72 million, which is 65% of the population. So, even though the reforms made it more involved to register, registration actually increased.
What about turnout? Did the tough new voter ID laws and lack of voting by mail suppress the vote? The complete opposite has happened.
In the 1988 election, there were 19.6 million votes cast, representing about 25% of the population. In 2006, under the strict new rules, the number of votes cast skyrocketed to 41.7 million, which was almost 40% of the population.
I’m not necessarily advocating for the government to start issuing voter ID’s, however, I think this is a good idea and can be implemented over time so that all citizens eventually can have an ID.
This is not just a matter of voting, but also a matter of national security. Improved identifications were recommended by the 9/11 Commission given that the hijackers had driver’s licenses or state non-driver’s identification cards that they used to rent apartments, open bank accounts and board planes. Social Security numbers are often used as proof of eligibility to work, but undocumented often use stolen numbers. I have to say for the record that I was in favor of the California law granting undocumented workers drivers’ licenses for that is a matter of public safety period.
But Although in Mexico the national photo ID was introduced to stop voter fraud, it has achieved much more, bolstering the credibility of elections and helping the poor.
The IDs resolved a problem for many poor people “who previously had no way of being able to identify themselves,” said Miguel Ángel Carlos, security committee coordinator at the Association of Mexican Banks.
Some U.S. states, including Texas and South Carolina, approved laws requiring voters to show a government photo identification prior to voting. The U.S. Justice Department rejected the law, saying it discriminates against minorities. Really? So we have to accept that minorities can’t get the require documentation? We should figure out a way to help those minorities who can’t verify their identity verify it.
Every citizen in the United States should be able to prove his or her identity if they choose to, being poor or a minority shouldn’t be an obstacle. It should be a basic American right. — This is nonsense!
Let’s be honest about it, the arguments against the ID are just weak excuses, there is nothing to be afraid of. The hurdles can be overcome, and overtime the benefits will outweigh the risks.
This is the United States of America, if Mexico can do it so can we. Rich or poor, minority or majority every American citizen should have access to their identity. Every citizen should have access to a basic government ID and it should be free. It will make our country safer, and things will be easier for everyone.
BUT a big difference between Mexico and U.S. the USA has become lawless, cares NOTHING about enforcing laws, doing what is right for the citizens… THEY care MORE about catering to the illegals than taking care of our country and the citizens… They require voter ID with photo in India also… and then when they vote, their finger is marked so no one can possibly vote again… ALL citizens SHOULD have a Government issued Photo ID… requiring a photo ID to vote is NOT suppressing anyone from getting to vote.. my mother-in-law was poor and did not drive, but she had a photo ID.. people are too lazy and refuse to do anything about getting one.. easier to sit back and blame everyone and everything else as to why they don’t… our government has become lawless and spineless and refuses to enforce our laws, and do what is right for the citizens and the country.. years ago.. a LOT of people did NOT register to vote because they did not want to get called to serve on a jury.. they used the registration to vote to send out jury notices.. now they go by your drivers license also.. so NO excuse not to have a photo ID.. the ENTIRE USA should require a PHOTO ID to vote.. and there should be NO exceptions… we need to start doing the RIGHT thing for this country…
The worst of two worlds:
American Hubris….
Mexican Corruption.
Now, in a CA city near you.
Democrats have promised the U.S. Working Class Citizens Taxpayer PAID Entitlement programs, Health Care and Education to their ILLEGAL ALIEN VOTING BASE and will never allow VOTER ID in America. Democrat Party started by the KKK but hides its beginnings but will throw Black Civil Rights voting wrongs of the past as a REASON to stop Voter ID Laws. But what is IRONIC it is the Black Community that loses jobs and Benefits to ILLEGAL ALIENS!
Now that is Ironic!
Voter I D us a must. Every citizen can get a Photo I D card, only requirement is that you are a citizen. Mexico has it and have no problems and many other countries has it. Our elected officials only worry about votes legal or illegal. Liberals are scared of this because they would probably lose their election with honest voter ID laws. Our country is a lawless country unless you are a politician.
No problema here.
Mexico’s idiot President objects to comments about rapists, druggies, thieves, etc. coming from Mexico. OK, then give him a bone. Put in place the SAME laws for voter ID for anyone from Mexico and now a vote eligible citizen, or ANYONE with Mexican heritage.
Want to hear the howls of protest from the LEFT & DEMOCRATS? Do this one and say we are only treating these people the way the President of Mexico treats his citizens.
LAUGH