For what valid reason would a US citizen not have an ID? (racism, Minnesota)
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Most people in retirement and nursing homes usually don't have a state id or a drivers license, and for lots of them it would be a nightmare getting them to the DMV. Lots of retirees past driving age don't have id either.
Most retirement and nursing homes have vans to take people places. It goes out once or twice a week to stores so people can shop. My mother still had ID even when she didn't drive anymore. We took her to get her ID. We took her there just fine----no nightmare at all. If others wanted to go with us we could have taken them as well.
Nope. And I agree that the limited hours to get an ID in that one place is something that needs to be changed.
Here one can get an ID during business hours at the treasurer's office. The DMV is only open on Weds between 8am-noon I believe. My state allows people, with a few exceptions, between the ages of 21-72 to renew online.
Most people in retirement and nursing homes usually don't have a state id or a drivers license, and for lots of them it would be a nightmare getting them to the DMV. Lots of retirees past driving age don't have id either.
That's plain nonsense. In order for someone to enter a nursing or retirement home you have to at least have a state ID. I know, my mother is in one and it was required of her. If it is a nightmare getting them to the DMV then how are they going to get to the voting precincts?
To do many necessary functions, such as driving and getting medical care, you have to have an ID in this country. I really want to know for what VALID reason a US citizen wouldn't have an ID.
I know someone is going to cite cost so I'll go ahead and supply that because I don't see where any of them are prohibitive.
Most last between 4 and 5 years.
The only ones that have a valid excuse are those whose religions forbid them to take pictures and consider them "graven images". That would be Amish and a few other religious sects.
Of course, if a person does not wish to partake of the PRIVILEGES of being a citizen such as voting, driving, having a bank account, etc., then they have the choice to NOT have a photo ID. It is not mandatory, as yet, just to live in this country (legally). But people should not complain about acquiring a photo ID, if they want to enjoy the fruits of the many privileges available to them.
Most retirement and nursing homes have vans to take people places. It goes out once or twice a week to stores so people can shop. My mother still had ID even when she didn't drive anymore. We took her to get her ID. We took her there just fine----no nightmare at all. If others wanted to go with us we could have taken them as well.
That's nice of you, and nice that your mother has family nearby who can help - but unfortunately, not everyone is that lucky. My grandmother lives in a nursing home, and they don't provide transportation for anything outside of medical emergencies (minor medical issues are handled by nurses on staff). Thankfully she has my Aunt & Uncle just a few miles away, but again NOT EVERYONE has the same situations.
Why should you be allowed to vote without showing an ID? Things you need an ID for in order to get. Alcohol, Tobacco, to purchase firearms, to open a bank account, to get food stamps, government assistance. There's a couple things. Any jobs I've ever had, I had to produce an ID before I was hired. When I buy M-rated video games I have to show ID. Always have to show it at my college too.
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