I am not but other people.

I am starting this petition because I have become increasingly alarmed by voter registration laws that make it increasingly difficult for some citizens of our country, in particular minorities and the elderly, to vote. Charges of voter fraud used to justify these laws consistently have been shown to be untrue. In a democracy, the basic right of all citizens to vote without undue burdens being placed in their way should be protected by all, not challenged in unseemly and cynical ways.

The best way to be successful is to get as much visible support as possible early on. Already, there are nine co-sponsors of this bill—four Republicans and five Democrats. We need ALL OF OUR SENATORS AND REPRESENTATIVES onboard to protect the voting rights of ALL AMERICANS, particularly those who have historically been disenfranchised...Let's not ever forget the price paid by our ancestors to have our full rights as citizens.

The Voting Rights Act is one of the most important pieces of civil rights legislation Congress has ever passed. Last year's Supreme Court decision weakened critical provisions of it. Right now, Congress can restore those protections by passing this important bill. Rep. Hensarling should support this effort by cosponsoring and fighting for a strong bill.

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“The Voting Rights Act is one of the most important pieces of civil rights legislation Congress has ever passed. Last year's Supreme Court decision weakened critical provisions of it. Right now, Congress can restore those protections by passing this important bill. I hope you will join me in asking Rep. Trey Radel to support this effort by cosponsoring and fighting for a strong bill.”

I have witnessed discrimination... while I lived in Akron, Ohio, when the Kent State fiasco occurred during the 60's, while attending school in Appalachian Kentucky during the 70's, while attending Purdue University in Indiana during the 80's, while living in Hawai`i in the 90's... and, yes, while currently living in St. Louis, Missouri. The Supreme Court Justices may think that voting rights abuses are a thing of the past... and I wish that I could be immune from experiencing and witnessing it, too. But, I can't. I don't live in their ivory towers. And, neither do you. I want to see a fairer America. Whether the state legislators thought they'd curtail minority voters with the poll tax (which the VRA directly addressed), or whether those legislators think that photo IDs will do so... our federal government must assure that they are not able to intimidate and deny voting rights to ANY American -- regardless of race, class, or any other variation of American citizen.

I think it is a terrible thing to have restrictions on voters that are not needed! All for unfair and redistricted Rep gain! There seems to be no indecent thing the Conservatives will not stoop to lately. Ike was my very first Presidential vote and those caliber Reps must find their souls in discontent over the shame the current batch of Tea Party and other ridiculous ultra- conservatives have brought to what was once the GOP.

The Voting Rights Act is the foundational civil rights legislation passed by Congress. Last year's Supreme Court decision weakened critical provisions of the Act. Congress can restore those protections right now by passing this bill. Rep. Matsui should be in the forefront of the charge to ensure voting rights of all Americans by cosponsoring and fighting for the strongest bill possible.

The Voting Rights Act is one of the most important pieces of civil rights legislation Congress has ever passed. Last year's Supreme Court decision weakened critical provisions of it. Right now, Congress can restore those protections by passing this important bill. Rep. Heck, a representative who espouses democratic principles, should support this effort by cosponsoring and fighting for a strong bill.

There has never really been a "voter I.D." problem.