Except you yourself have stated it is a privilege when the Constitution clearly states voting is a right and are on record as voting in this thread that voting is a privilege. As I pointed out rights can be restricted but only in very specific conditions, usually involving a conflict between rights. The voter ID argument isn't predicated on a conflict between rights or public safety but on a nebulous threat of fraud that even you admit isn't proven. As I've said before in principle I am not against the idea of an ID for voting but the practical argument has never been addressed. While yes compared to many things getting a drivers license is easy but I have yet to hear anyone say they actually enjoy doing it or that it is worthwhile use of their time. For that matter I have not heard anyone say that there isn't a cost associated to getting a drivers license, or any ID for that matter. For people who rail against spending providing ID's to all registered voters would be costly unless it was paid for with charging fees. That would be poll tax which has been specifically found unconstitutional under Harper Vs. Virginia State Board of Elections. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harper_v._Virginia_Board_of_Elections The voter ID laws are a costly impractical solution to a problem that doesn't exist.
I use "privilege" as a contrast to the way others use "right." I honestly don't see a difference between the two other than connotation of the language. I don't know of too many untrammeled rights... which really makes them privileges rather than rights, right?!
Wrong. As has been outlined many times in this and the other thread. There is no reason to backpedal. Just admit that you have learned something and move on.
Voting is a right but not an entitlement: http://bbs.clutchfans.net/showthread.php?t=208083&highlight=term+limits
