Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!
ID for voting? What do people think?
I'm totally in favour of this. It's common sense IMHO. I can't see why some folks are opposed to it.
Every time I start a new job, open a bank or credit account or pick up a parcel I have to produce some kind of ID. What's the big deal about showing some ID before you vote?
I'm very in favour of ID cards too. I'm fed up of having to dig out copies of utility bills and passport copies for ID. I have to do this quite frequently for work. It's such a pain. I want to have one central thing that identifies me beyond doubt. If they can manage this in India then ...
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Permalink Reply by Sarah on
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It's individual registration now. Hopefully you've completed an individual registration form or you won't be allowed to vote. Did you not vote in the referendum?
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Permalink Reply by John D on
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I would have thought that a small step in the right direction would be to require all prospective voters to present their poll card and for it to be retained at the polling station. No cost to the voter.
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Permalink Reply by Michael Anderson on
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Actually, that's not a bad idea at all John. If you do go ahead and vote after handing over a card and have falsely confirmed that you are the person named at that address, it's pretty indisputable evidence that you have deliberately tried to vote fraudulently. Local authorities will need to get their act together when issuing cards though as there have been some screw ups. But like you say, no extra cost.
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Permalink Reply by Antoinette on
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I already said that on Monday!!! Great minds think alike eh John ;-)
Permalink Reply by Antoinette Delete
It wouldn't cost a penny to simply require people to bring their polling card which is posted to them at their home address anyway. That would seem a logical first step.
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