| Here are two facts: - The U.S. Supreme Court stated in their opinion that there was absolutely no evidence of voter fraud in Indiana. (Source)
- There has not been a single case of voter fraud in Texas over the past dozen years that could be mitigated with the voter ID laws proposed by Republicans the Texas Legislature. (Source)
Now, with those two facts, here is the claim made by Texas Republicans, in response to today's U.S. Supreme Court ruling upholding Indiana's voter ID law: "'Today's 6-3 decision by the court shows that the policies proposed in House Bill 218 and similar legislation are consistent with the U.S. Constitution and represent our intent to strengthen and protect our election system for all voters. It is our hope that in the 2009 session the Texas Senate will be able to follow suit and join with the House to pass this important and needed law." If there is absolutely no evidence of voter fraud in Indiana, and the Republican Attorney General admits that voter fraud is not a serious issue in Texas -- then why is this an "important and needed law?" Here's why: BECAUSE THE REPUBLICANS SAY SO. No facts. No evidence. No truth to any of their false statements. And sadly, no surprise. Allowing Republicans an opportunity to make it more difficult for minorities and the elderly to vote is reason enough to try and pass these voter ID laws. Here's what real courage for voter ID laws looks like: |
