[SWTXBelle]

Mystic Cat, you were not the only one to bring up the issue of identification being forged, which is why I did not quote you or name you. I apologize if you feel that you were lumped into the group of strident opponents to voter id; I trust your post has now clarified for all that you are not necessarily against voter id but have reservations.

Going back on topic, do you think voter identification would be a problem for college students?

Do those of you who have problems with voter identification also have a problem with federal firearm regulations ( I'm thinking of Title 1 requirements under the Federal Gun Control Act of 1968) ? I raised the issue earlier as being perhaps the issue most directly comparable to voter identification efforts. Of interest might be this opening section :

SEC. 101.The Congress hereby declares that the purpose of this title is to provide support to Federal, State, and local law enforcement officials in their fight against crime and violence, and it is not the purpose of this title to place any undue or unnecessary Federal restrictions or burdens on law-abiding citizens with respect to the acquisition, possession, or use of firearms appropriate to the purpose of hunting, trapshooting, target shooting, personal protection, or any other lawful activity, and that this title is not intended to discourage or eliminate the private ownership or use of firearms by law-abiding citizens for lawful purposes, or provide for the imposition by Federal regulations of any procedures or requirements other than those reasonably necessary to implement and effectuate the provisions of this title.