On the whole ID thing, is it possible we're just seeeing uneven implementation? Given the policy is each voting site says you have to show ID, just maybe some aren't doing it, not implementing the policy, ergo all our disagreements: We're just experiencing different things at different places.
Hit this link, and scroll down to states that require ID. KY requires ID, it just doesn't have to have a photo according to this:
http://www.ncsl.org/legislatures-ele...uirements.aspx
And the KY state law: (Note personal acquaintance is okay)
117.227 Confirmation of voter's identity.
Election officers shall confirm the identity of each voter by personal acquaintance or by a document, such as a motor vehicle operator's license, Social Security card, or credit card. The election officer confirming the identity shall sign the precinct voter roster and list the method of identification.
Effective: July 15, 2002
History: Amended 2002 Ky. Acts ch. 10, sec. 1, effective July 15, 2002. -- Created 1988 Ky. Acts ch. 341, sec. 9, effective July 15, 1988.
Example, supposed to show ID to get a beer. Most bartenders take one look at this wrinkled up face and pass on asking me. But I know they should.
Little humor sidebar here: At a somewhat questionable establishment I visit for a beer sometimes to see (look only) the night life, I asked the bar maid why see didn't card me before giving me a beer. She smiled and chuckled, and said: Sir, I've waited on you at the bar on 4 seperate occassions. And each time I asked, you gave me a different first name. I just assumed you're either old enough to have a wife with a lawyer, or old enough to have altzhiemers....either way, you qualified to be served." ( I guess she was using the personal acquaintance rule :-) )
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