racist? It is political. the Reds have figured out the t voter ID requirements cut down on those at the bottom of the financial ladder. They tend to vote Dem. That is the ONLY reason they are for ID. If it cut red votes, they would eliminate it immediately. poor people with poor or no transportation have great difficulty in getting the paperwork necessary for the I Shut-ins or people with disabilities have trouble. If you need a birth certificate it can be a long process with several trips to get social security card replacement. Without transportation, it is very tough. If you need a driver's license or state ID card, it can be problematic. Have you been to the DMV? In rural areas, the offices are rarely open and often not close. It is political .