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Consider now the other side of the balance, the effect of strict voter ID laws on lawful turnout. The panel opinion does not discuss the cost of obtaining a photo ID. It assumes the cost is negligible. Thats an easy assumption for federal judges to make since we are given photo IDs by court security free of charge. And we have upper middle class salaries. Not everyone is so fortunate. Its been found that the expenses of obtaining a photo ID for documentation, travel, and waiting time are significant, especially for minority groups and low income voters, ranging from $75 to $175. Even when adjusted for inflation, these figures represent substantially greater costs than the $1.50 poll tax outlawed by the 24th Amendment in 1964. Posner
Posted on: Tue, 14 Oct 2014 13:55:30 +0000

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