Voter ID in New Hampshire

[matt819]

I guess I wasn't paying attention, but it seems NH passed a voter ID law.

Having voted here for more than a decade, I have to tell you, it was a bit disconcerting to have to present ID when I voted in the primary this morning.

My point here is that if you know anyone in NH who doesn't have a photo ID, let them know about this. You can get a non-driver's ID at the DMV. The cost is $10. From the DMV: To qualify for a New Hampshire non-driver ID card you must be at least 16 years old and you must reside in New Hampshire. Proving your age is always done with a birth certificate. Showing residency can be done with a utility bill postmarked and addressed to you, a town clerk residency letter, or a valid NH vehicle registration.

It seems that all they are looking for is proof that you are over 16. Well, I can see how a birth certificate might be useful for that, but after a certain age it's pretty clear that 16 is a distant memory. That said, I don't know how strictly the towns are enforcing this. But if you know someone who needs this, it's time to get this process started.

[Warren Stupidity]

1. Yeah that was f'ing disturbing this morning.

Our loonislature at work. I politely told the nice woman volunteering at the check in desk that "no, I did not want to show her any id". She didn't even hesitate for a second, checked my name off THE DAMN WAY WE HAVE BEEN DOING IT HERE FOR CENTURIES, handed me the flyer informing me that what was good enough and totally unbroken was now going to be fixed, and I took a Democratic ballot and voted.

Oh, and the fact that you have to buy a voting ID IS A GODDAMN POLL TAX.

Limited government my ass.

[louis-t]

2. It is a poll tax. Period.

When I am asked for I. D. when I vote in Nov. I plan to look the person in the eye, smile and nicely say: "I am presenting my I. D. under protest." Hopefully, others will hear me and do the same.

[RainbowOverTexas]

3. its not

any state that has an ID vote law has to give a free from of ID, specifically because they cant have a poll tax.

[RainbowOverTexas]

6. looks like

you have solved your own riddle

[louis-t]

8. Except you have to pay to get your birth certificate, etc.

The stories are coming out in PA about how difficult it has been for many to get what is required to get the ID.

[matt819]

7. You're right, of course

I regret that I told them I'd rather not show id. As it happens, more often than not in NH, there were poll people - town moderator, town clerk, various hangers on - that know just about everyone in town - so it wouldn't have been a problem. But it really got me irritated.

[electedface]

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