27-12-2016, 11:15 PM
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Re: ID to prevent electoral fraud
Originally Posted by JBR
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Does the free voting card include a photograph? If so, there is the answer.I hear that there are all sorts of problems caused by people not having appropriate documentation, and I can understand that there must be many perfectly honest people who would experience such problems.
I have long been in favour of identification cards, not just for voting but to prove one's identity in many situations. Opponents to the idea claim that it is a breach of human rights, but I can see no real objection if you have nothing to hide. Even ex-criminals could obtain identification cards: their identity could easily be proven by the police or courts.
Yes it does. And it needn't be current. As long as you can be identified by the photo it fair game
27-12-2016, 11:19 PM
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Re: ID to prevent electoral fraud
Originally Posted by Missy
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Here in NI we HAVE to show photographic ID to voteIf we don't have a driving liciense , passport, bus pass etc, we apply for a voting card which is free
27-12-2016, 11:42 PM
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Re: ID to prevent electoral fraud
Originally Posted by Missy
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Yes it does. And it needn't be current. As long as you can be identified by the photo it fair game
I assume that those IDs were introduced when 'the troubles' were at their height. Logically, the same IDs should be introduced in the rest of the UK to counter the recent problems with illegal immigrants, especially with the likelihood of some of them being terrorists.
29-12-2016, 01:34 PM
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Re: ID to prevent electoral fraud
Originally Posted by JBR
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Then that's the ideal answer.I assume that those IDs were introduced when 'the troubles' were at their height. Logically, the same IDs should be introduced in the rest of the UK to counter the recent problems with illegal immigrants, especially with the likelihood of some of them being terrorists.
Funnily enough, no. Is only recently we have had to show photographic ID. Don't know if you have to in GB but we have to supply our NI number as well
29-12-2016, 02:19 PM
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Re: ID to prevent electoral fraud
Originally Posted by Missy
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Funnily enough, no. Is only recently we have had to show photographic ID. Don't know if you have to in GB but we have to supply our NI number as well
30-12-2016, 12:31 PM
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Re: ID to prevent electoral fraud
Our ID is our driving licence, if you don't drive you can go to the local motor registry and get a non drivers licence. You still have to fulfil the 100 points of identity .http://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/roads/lice...hoto-card.html
Doesn't matter your religion, or ethnicity you can get it.
Not that they ask for ID at the polling booth they just ask your name and address to cross your name off on the registry, remember voting is compulsory.
Vote early, vote often
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