Who is Sebelius protecting?

"Unless we require everyone have a national ID card and issue them for free (as well as giving out copies of birth certificates for free)then a voter ID is discriminatory."

Yep. And if we provide all those things for free, that costs tax dollars. If we don't provide those things, lawsuits will be filed which will also cost tax dollars to defend.

If we're going to pay tax dollars for a solution, why not be sure we have a problem first? There's been no evidence of a problem -- all evidence indicates that the system is working.

Sebelius was right to veto this waste of tax dollars.

I'd still like to see documented evidence of illegal immigrants flocking to the polls to vote illegally. You all get crazy pointing fingers but you never produce proof.

Unless we require everyone have a national ID card and issue them for free (as well as giving out copies of birth certificates for free)then a voter ID is discriminatory. Those poor nuns in Indiana certainly found out when they were disenfranchised.

Denise Tiller, Midwest Voices 2008

I don't agree with requiring an ID to vote. But if state legislatures are going to pass such laws then don't make exceptions. Once the law is passed with these exceptions, just sit and watch each exception fall slowly along the wayside.

to not have an ID or a birth certificate. In that generation, babies were often born at home and no birth certificate was issued.

The disabled often don't drive and don't have drivers licenses. If they live in a group home or with family, they usually don't have ID and they have never needed it.

Military are more transient and often have difficulty proving residency.

Why exempt anyone at all. Seems the argument is have a state issued ID to vote or don't vote. Or don't require a state issued ID at all.

What's the significance of exempting someone over 65? Disabled? Military?

I smell waffles.

"it just so happens that these individuals predominately vote Democratic"

It seems to me that (1) that group is not likely to vote at all and (2) if they vote, they're likely to fall into the so-called "values-voter" camp who will often vote against their own economic interest in favor of a party that markets itself as "pro-life," even while it's cutting nutrition subsidies, education benefits and healthcare for children.

What part of "got to go get the ID" don't you understand?

There are many people who wont go retrieve a $10 refund if it takes effort and time. Those that value their vote even less than that won't go get the card. They are the depressed, disenfranchised, the giver-ups, the procrastinators, and the tired. They don't have political blogs like you. They are those who must focus on putting food on the table every night. Many of these Americans simply won't jump over this hurdle. And it just so happens that these individuals predominately vote Democratic, or so the GOP legislature of Kansas is counting on.

It is these disinterested peripherial American votes that she protects. You may argue that their votes shouldn't count anyway; but I believe that they should, regardless of who they vote for.

Thank you, Governor Sebelius.

I think I did; the little mousy doesn't like Ross B., because see the little mousy is a lefty little mousie. He just got his little panties in a wad over being called out on the leftie's penchant for voter fraud. Can you MO ARCORN, can you say the City of St. Louis, can you say Cook County, IL.

I guess the little mousy can't quite squeak those places and law breaking out....

Too bad, so sad little mousty, little girlie boy....

Democrats, led by Speaker dictator Nancy Pelosi, has caused a major ripple effect amongst others of the party members, by intimidating them. She and other leading Democrats have not only engineered ADVERSELY THE BORDER FENCE, but also trying to gut SAVE Act (H.R.4088). That only 10 have signed the Discharge Petition.

The other 39 Democrats have heard the ominous message loud and clear that if they sign the petition and it gets the necessary 218 signatures to force a vote, those Democrats should not count on any favors or help for their congressional Districts from the House leaders. It is obviously to appease the predator businesses, that hire cheap labor, but also church interference and ethnic caucuses. Alas, money talks when re-election is concerned, and to blazes with the 80% of public outcry, who want their borders regulated and the 12 to 30 million illegal immigrants with families to go home.

The SAVE ACT (H.R. 4088) is an enforcement Federal bill, which would put arrogant employers in prison or heavily fine them.

If you are frustrated with your dollars supporting illegal aliens, compliments of pariah employers, demand your representative co-author the SAVE ACT. free faxes at NUMBERSUSA and toll-free both parties at ((202-224-3121)

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That's right, them illegals are just flocking to the polls. If you believe that silliness, then you're no smarter than the likes of Ross Balano.

Maybe, just maybe, Sebelius is that rare breed of politician who recognizes the vacuity of this particular piece of legislation, which purports to solve a problem that doesn't exist, and which would undoubtedly result in a court challenge, compounding the pointlessness of the law by costing us taxpayers money.

My god, this guy Balano just keeps spewing the balderdash, doesn't he? Kind of like a two-bit, less intelligent version of Bill O'Reilly.