Federal Court Rules Texas’ ID Law Violates Voting Rights Act

[ryoder 1,590]

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/21/us/federal-court-rules-texas-id-law-violates-voting-rights-act.html

Another TX law bites the dust.

"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones.

[gowlerk 2,253]

The best part? It was the Fifth Circuit Court that made the ruling. The most conservative appeals court in your nation.

Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free.

[rushmc 23]

ryoder

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/21/us/federal-court-rules-texas-id-law-violates-voting-rights-act.html

Another TX law bites the dust.

Ahhhh

Actually is doesn't

I think maybe you should do a bit more research and get some info from places other than the NY Times

"America will never be destroyed from the outside,
if we falter and lose our freedoms,
it will be because we destroyed ourselves."
Abraham Lincoln

[wmw999 2,545]

OK, according to a quick survey of news sources (if nothing else, I read the Houston Chronicle this morning), the state of Texas was ordered to make changes to the law before the November election.

Seems to indicate they don't think it's hunky-dory as it is.

Wendy P.

There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown)

[ryoder 1,590]

rushmc

***http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/21/us/federal-court-rules-texas-id-law-violates-voting-rights-act.html

Another TX law bites the dust.

Ahhhh

Actually is doesn't

I think maybe you should do a bit more research and get some info from places other than the NY Times

Pick one: https://www.google.com/search?q=Federal+Court+Rules+Texas%E2%80%99+ID+Law+Violates+Voting+Rights+Act&oq=Federal+Court+Rules+Texas%E2%80%99+ID+Law+Violates+Voting+Rights+Act&aqs=chrome..69i57j69i61j69i60l2&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#q=Federal+Court+Rules+Texas%E2%80%99+ID+Law+Voting+Rights+Act

"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones.

[turtlespeed 226]

ryoder

******http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/21/us/federal-court-rules-texas-id-law-violates-voting-rights-act.html

Another TX law bites the dust.

Ahhhh

Actually is doesn't

I think maybe you should do a bit more research and get some info from places other than the NY Times

Pick one: https://www.google.com/search?q=Federal+Court+Rules+Texas%E2%80%99+ID+Law+Violates+Voting+Rights+Act&oq=Federal+Court+Rules+Texas%E2%80%99+ID+Law+Violates+Voting+Rights+Act&aqs=chrome..69i57j69i61j69i60l2&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#q=Federal+Court+Rules+Texas%E2%80%99+ID+Law+Voting+Rights+Act

Maybe they should just be required to show their insurance card then.

I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama
BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun

[ryoder 1,590]

turtlespeed

Maybe they should just be required to show their insurance card then.

You expect the government to accept an ID issued not by a government agency, but a private company?

"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones.

[rushmc 23]

ryoder

******http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/21/us/federal-court-rules-texas-id-law-violates-voting-rights-act.html

Another TX law bites the dust.

Ahhhh

Actually is doesn't

I think maybe you should do a bit more research and get some info from places other than the NY Times

Pick one: https://www.google.com/search?q=Federal+Court+Rules+Texas%E2%80%99+ID+Law+Violates+Voting+Rights+Act&oq=Federal+Court+Rules+Texas%E2%80%99+ID+Law+Violates+Voting+Rights+Act&aqs=chrome..69i57j69i61j69i60l2&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#q=Federal+Court+Rules+Texas%E2%80%99+ID+Law+Voting+Rights+Act

http://www.breitbart.com/texas/2016/07/20/texas-voter-id-law-ruled-discriminatory/

"America will never be destroyed from the outside,
if we falter and lose our freedoms,
it will be because we destroyed ourselves."
Abraham Lincoln

[rushmc 23]

wmw999

OK, according to a quick survey of news sources (if nothing else, I read the Houston Chronicle this morning), the state of Texas was ordered to make changes to the law before the November election.

Seems to indicate they don't think it's hunky-dory as it is.

Wendy P.

Yes
The court saw issues with it.

but the law did not "bite the dust" as the op posted.

Seem my link in my reply to him

"America will never be destroyed from the outside,
if we falter and lose our freedoms,
it will be because we destroyed ourselves."
Abraham Lincoln

[rehmwa 2]

ryoder

A federal appeals court on Wednesday ruled that ......... the state must find ways to accommodate voters who face hardships in obtaining the necessary documents..

so they aren't opposed to the concept, just the implementation

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Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants

[jgoose71 0]

If you want to know if it's actually constitutional, tie the right to vote to a right to own a firearm.

I mean, a requirement doesn't infringe on one right, then it doesn't infringe on the other, right? A constitutionally protected right is a constitutionally protected right.

"There is an art, it says, or, rather, a knack to flying. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss."
Life, the Universe, and Everything

[turtlespeed 226]

jgoose71

If you want to know if it's actually constitutional, tie the right to vote to a right to own a firearm.

I mean, a requirement doesn't infringe on one right, then it doesn't infringe on the other, right? A constitutionally protected right is a constitutionally protected right.

There should be a waiting period between the decision to vote and the allowance to vote.
There should be a federal background check for anyone that wants to vote.

On the flip side -
Let's have Vote Shows!

I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama
BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun

[headoverheels 333]

turtlespeed

There should be a waiting period between the decision to vote and the allowance to vote.
There should be a federal background check for anyone that wants to vote.

On the flip side -
Let's have Vote Shows!

Is that where I can buy votes with no restrictions?

[kallend 2,108]

headoverheels

***
There should be a waiting period between the decision to vote and the allowance to vote.
There should be a federal background check for anyone that wants to vote.

On the flip side -
Let's have Vote Shows!

Is that where I can buy votes with no restrictions?

Only privately. Not from licensed vote dealers.

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The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one.

[jgoose71 0]

kallend

******
There should be a waiting period between the decision to vote and the allowance to vote.
There should be a federal background check for anyone that wants to vote.

On the flip side -
Let's have Vote Shows!

Is that where I can buy votes with no restrictions?

Only privately. Not from licensed vote dealers.

Ah, yes, the "vote show loop hole"....

Where felons can buy assault votes without background checks...

"There is an art, it says, or, rather, a knack to flying. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss."
Life, the Universe, and Everything

[turtlespeed 226]

jgoose71

*********
There should be a waiting period between the decision to vote and the allowance to vote.
There should be a federal background check for anyone that wants to vote.

On the flip side -
Let's have Vote Shows!

Is that where I can buy votes with no restrictions?

Only privately. Not from licensed vote dealers.

Ah, yes, the "vote show loop hole"....

Where felons can buy assault votes without background checks...

...and 30 vote magazines!

I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama
BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun

[tkhayes 348]

no one should be surprised. I am pretty sure that Texas leads the country tenfold on violations of the VRA.

[rushmc 23]

tkhayes

no one should be surprised. I am pretty sure that Texas leads the country tenfold on violations of the VRA.

When it comes to dis-honest voting I am sure IL and Chicago lead the pack.

"America will never be destroyed from the outside,
if we falter and lose our freedoms,
it will be because we destroyed ourselves."
Abraham Lincoln

[normiss 858]

Much more so in Republican led states where they take away voting rights for felons.
Gotta continue the gerrymandering to keep the brothers down man.

[SkyDekker 1,465]

rushmc

***no one should be surprised. I am pretty sure that Texas leads the country tenfold on violations of the VRA.

When it comes to dis-honest voting I am sure IL and Chicago lead the pack.

What is dis-honest voting? Is that when you vote for the candidate Rush doesn't like?

[rushmc 23]

SkyDekker

******no one should be surprised. I am pretty sure that Texas leads the country tenfold on violations of the VRA.

When it comes to dis-honest voting I am sure IL and Chicago lead the pack.

What is dis-honest voting? Is that when you vote for the candidate Rush doesn't like?

Dead people voting.
Do you think that is OK?

and you are on a roll this AM

Have a bad weekend?

(not that you ever come across as happy!)

"America will never be destroyed from the outside,
if we falter and lose our freedoms,
it will be because we destroyed ourselves."
Abraham Lincoln

[SkyDekker 1,465]

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Dead people voting

Dead people voting isn't dishonest, it is impossible.

Unless you meant impersonating a person who is actually dead, which would be a little beyond dishonest and into the criminal sphere.

[rushmc 23]

SkyDekker

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Dead people voting

Dead people voting isn't dishonest, it is impossible.

Unless you meant impersonating a person who is actually dead, which would be a little beyond dishonest and into the criminal sphere.

Ah

No, that has not been the case in many areas.

Why do you think so many places are trying to put into place laws that keep the voting cleaner?

And if you say they are just doing that because they want to suppress some votes all I would say is, you are drinking too much of the cool aid.

"America will never be destroyed from the outside,
if we falter and lose our freedoms,
it will be because we destroyed ourselves."
Abraham Lincoln

[kallend 2,108]

rushmc

***no one should be surprised. I am pretty sure that Texas leads the country tenfold on violations of the VRA.

When it comes to dis-honest voting I am sure IL and Chicago lead the pack.

Truthiness strikes again.

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The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one.

[kallend 2,108]

rushmc

*********no one should be surprised. I am pretty sure that Texas leads the country tenfold on violations of the VRA.

When it comes to dis-honest voting I am sure IL and Chicago lead the pack.

What is dis-honest voting? Is that when you vote for the candidate Rush doesn't like?

Dead people voting.
Do you think that is OK?



Which article of the Constitution prohibits it?

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The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one.