• mbfalzar@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    1 month ago

    Don’t most of those countries provide an acceptable form of ID? Rather than the $30-70 cost for compliant IDs in the US

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      1 month ago

      I picked Germany at random and an ID to vote costs 46 € for an adult. Voter ID is not controversial.

      • pez@piefed.blahaj.zone
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        1 month ago

        Germany allows fees to be waived for people in financial need. Not clear how common that is from my searches, but their FAQs all seem to mention the option.

        I think most people wouldn’t mind ID requirements if they’re implemented far enough in advance of any election, readily available, and free for anyone on a financial assistance program.