Keep Away the Vote

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Author(s) The New York Times editorial board
Source The New York Times
Date September 21, 2006
URL http://select.nytimes.com/search/restricted/article?res=F70B10FC3A550C728EDDA00894DE404482
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Quotes-start.png "The actual reason for this bill is the political calculus that certain kinds of people -- the poor, minorities, disabled people and the elderly -- are less likely to have valid ID. They are less likely to have cars, and therefore to have drivers' licenses. There are ways for nondrivers to get special ID cards, but the bill's supporters know that many people will not go to the effort if they don't need them to drive." Quotes-end.png

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This item argues against the position Act should be passed on the topic Federal Election Integrity Act.