Reply #52: My LTTE

[TexasLawyer]

Re: Keep Away the Vote
September 21, 2006


Requiring voter proof of citizenship is extremely onerous. Having just obtained a US Passport for my non-driving 18 year-old daughter let me enumerate time, money and commitment involved:

One hour and $15 to track down and fill out the appropriate State of Iowa Vital Statistics records form for certified birth certificate, and to have completed form notarized (a state requirement). Wait three weeks.

Three hours (with all time taken off work) and $15 to locate, drive across town, fill out paperwork and get in line for State of Texas photo ID. One half hour and $15 to have passport photos taken.

Three hours (with all time taken off work) to locate passport center, drive across town, wait in line and fill out 6 page Federal DS-11 Passport Application. Pay $55 passport processing fee, $30 application execution fee and $12 security surcharge. Wait four weeks.

So according to House Republicans, if you want to vote you’ll need plenty of money, the ability to take time off work, access to a car and lots of lead time. Shrewd for the GOP-- devastating for America.