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Yes, there are those who do not, for a variety of reasons, have photo identification. They are a distinct minority ( looking at a variety of sources, estimates seem to range from 11% - 25%) , and if the problem is access to photo id (because of cost, transportation issues, etc.) than those problems should be addressed. I would fully support efforts to insure that all qualified American citizens were able to acquire id. All those community groups who work to register voters would seem to be a good place to start with efforts to get photo identification in the hands of possible voters.
That is really a separate issue from the idea of having to provide id at a polling place. Here's a better example for id opponents - If I wish to register my child for public school, I have to provide a plethora of identification and forms. Public education is a right, but it is a right which comes with requirements to exercise. Voting is a right, but we already have requirements in place to exercise it.
Currently in Texas if you do not have your voter registration card or id you can sign an affidavit at the polling place - it may be that something similar could work for the minority of American citizens who do not have id. I've had to use the affidavit - it took maybe 5 minutes to do.
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