I had to drive ten miles or spend 2.5 hours on train/bus to get my I.D. in PA.

[onehandle]

I have a car, so I chose to drive

Just reminded of this by what they are talking about on Now With Alex Wagner right now.

An addendum to my original post:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10021233037

[HockeyMom]

1. I lived in Manhattan as a young woman

The majority of people living in Manhattan don't own cars, and many wouldn't have a Driver's License. That isn't a question of rich versus poor. Just a way of life. I know years later you could GO to a DMV and get a Non-Driver's Photo ID, but you have to be very motivated to go there, wait on long lines, and PAY MONEY to get it. Many people just plain can't be bothered to do that, or have the extra money.

[jp11]

2. Question what about absentee voting?

Or do you have concerns about your vote not being counted?

[onehandle]

3. Absentees only matter if the election is close.

Anyway, I just like going to the school or church or wherever, and voting in person.

[jp11]

6. Thanks, didn't know that was the case.

[sgsmith]

7. Not necessarily true

Depends on the jurisdiction. I know that news reports have covered delay in vote total reporting due to absentee voting count delays.

You're probably thinking of provisional votes.

[flamingdem]

4. That was a great segment - it should be discussed much more than the Middle East

.. it's about the foundation of our country.

Interesting that Ben Jealous said voter suppression has always been about our democracy and not about race

[sweetapogee]

5. yes agree

I responded to the orig thread (post #18) had the same requirements when I moved to PA in 2004.

One way to take some of the time and stress out of getting an ID is to apply for a PA carry permit which doubles as a photo ID. Took me 29 minutes to get mine at last renew (no lines at the court house).