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<blockquote data-quote="TRF_Olyy" data-source="post: 1038299" data-attributes="member: 34990"><p>It adds an extra barrier that wasn't there before/removes impulse votes(/impulse registrations) etc.</p><p></p><p>As above: There's a cost element associated to it that wasn't there before - if you're from a low income family and have no need for a drivers license/passport then it's a significant sum just to be able to vote</p><p></p><p>I believe they're intending on implementing a free photo card - which does solve these issues, but I'll believe it when I see it.</p><p>A country-wide rollout would be a significant undertaking, and if its opt in then you go back to the initial point of it being something you've got to think about months in advance of voting. Obviously in an ideal world everyone is chomping at the bit to get out and vote every time and would have everything in order for it, but in reality that's not the case.</p><p></p><p>Plus then there's the cost of the country-wide ID scheme - millions upon millions of pounds to counter...34 (alleged) incidents of voter fraud?</p><p></p><p></p><p>TBH I've always thought turning up and just giving your address is a bit....weird, for voting.</p><p>I'd be in favour of needing some sort of ID/proof (even if it's just taking the poll card that they post to you, in with you)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TRF_Olyy, post: 1038299, member: 34990"] It adds an extra barrier that wasn't there before/removes impulse votes(/impulse registrations) etc. As above: There's a cost element associated to it that wasn't there before - if you're from a low income family and have no need for a drivers license/passport then it's a significant sum just to be able to vote I believe they're intending on implementing a free photo card - which does solve these issues, but I'll believe it when I see it. A country-wide rollout would be a significant undertaking, and if its opt in then you go back to the initial point of it being something you've got to think about months in advance of voting. Obviously in an ideal world everyone is chomping at the bit to get out and vote every time and would have everything in order for it, but in reality that's not the case. Plus then there's the cost of the country-wide ID scheme - millions upon millions of pounds to counter...34 (alleged) incidents of voter fraud? TBH I've always thought turning up and just giving your address is a bit....weird, for voting. I'd be in favour of needing some sort of ID/proof (even if it's just taking the poll card that they post to you, in with you) [/QUOTE]
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