Polling place procedures; voter identification to be current, valid, and contain photograph. (HB1337)

In a FLS article describing this Bill, Del Cole acknowledges that there was not problem with this type of id during the last election and he gives no rationale for the removal of these valid ids. Is this an attempt to suppress the right to vote of the elderly and poor? I urge a NO vote on this bill.

This is just an attempt to suppress the right to vote of certain people, everyone has the right to vote and that should not be changed. I vote NO on this bill.

Since the election the conspiracy theory of voter fraud was proven untrue, and that the will of the American voters are strong, why are we so intent in suppressing the vote to receive the outcome that has not prevailed? I urge all to vote NO on this bill.

I am a precinct captain and was at the poll all day. Had no serious ident problem. No need for a change in ident eequirements.

In 2010, Del. Cole introduced a bill to prevent the return of the antichrist. It's fair to say that his concerns are decoupled from reality as most of us experience it.

I'm still wondering why people are afraid to present ID to vote. In many countries that we are supporting on the road to democracy, even President Carter requires prospective voters to identify themselves. Why not here? Afghani women who vote dye their fingers. I just can't figure who is hiding what.

The ACLU of Virginia opposes any legislation that seeks to erode the right to vote and to have that vote counted. Nothing is more fundamental in our society than the right to vote. Voter ID laws are a misguided step backwards in our democracy. Lawmakers should be seeking ways to increase access to the voting booth, not restrictions, as this bill is attempting by eliminating currently accepted forms of IDs.

The ACLU of Virginia opposes any legislation that seeks to erode the right to vote and to have that vote counted. Nothing is more fundamental in our society than the right to vote. Voter ID laws are a misguided step backwards in our democracy. Lawmakers should be seeking ways to increase access to the voting booth, not restrictions, as this bill is attempting by eliminating currently accepted forms of IDs.

The ACLU of Virginia opposes any legislation that seeks to erode the right to vote and to have that vote counted. Nothing is more fundamental in our society than the right to vote. Voter ID laws are a misguided step backwards in our democracy. Lawmakers should be seeking ways to increase access to the voting booth, not restrictions, as this bill is attempting by eliminating currently accepted forms of IDs.

How about members of the general assembly wear patches on their suits identifying campaign contributors. This way we'll know who representatives are beholden to.