Bill Clinton is complaining about the various voter ID laws that states are passing. It seems Mr. Clinton, like many liberals, want no accountability. If ID is not allowed for voting, virtually anyone can vote, including illegal immigrants and felons. And liberals understand that those people would vote Democrat about 4-1, because it is Democrats that vote them all the nice, cushy, free benefits.
Clinton specifically chastised Florida Gov. Rick Scott (R) for imposing a five-year waiting period on the restoration of voting rights for ex-prisoners. Clinton believes once a person is released from prison, they should immediately be permitted to vote. While that may sound good on the surface, thinking people understand a few important points. For example, the recitivism rate is very high, and the ex-con is likely to find himself in prison again within 5 years. So, if given the opportunity to vote, felons would likely vote for candidates that are most likely to go easy on criminals. Gov. Scott recognizes this, and believes it is in the best interest of our society that we not become more lenient with criminals. Therefore, only if an ex-con can stay clean for 5 years can he be afforded the opportunity to help elect our leaders.
Other states require photo ID - a good idea, in that it cuts down on minors, illegals and others not allowed to vote. If we allow illegals to vote, you darn well know they will vote for candidates who will give them amnesty. And besides that, since when was it ever a good idea to allow citizens of other countries to elect our leaders?
I'm sorry, Mr. Clinton, but here in America we take voting very seriously - serious enough to make sure it is kept honest.
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