All things considered

So the Voter I.D. issue has once again reared it's ugly head.  I've railed against this in the past but have less conviction this time around.  On one hand, it's a solution to which there is no problem.  On the other hand, it doesn't appear to be a huge burden, in that most of us have some kind of picture ID in the first place.  But considering that you must be registered to vote and that it's a inalienable right of every citizen, I don't think the burden is justified.  Some older people and poor people may not have a picture I.D., so why should they be denied the right to vote for that reason alone?  Most of all, you have to wonder why this always comes up during an election year.  All things considered, I believe this has more to do with suppressing votes than solving problems.  When in doubt, keep government out of our lives.  There's no need for this law, and no need for those who insist upon it.  If your rep votes yes, you should vote for someone else.