A bill requiring voter ID recently passed in the Pennsylvania Senate, and Gov. Tom Wolf’s office has already stated he would veto the bill. Wolf and his party claim that requiring voter ID somehow violates individual rights, that it is racist.

The term racist is thrown out there so frequently against those whose opinion varies from ours that it has worn out its meaning.

This thinking also assumes that people are not able to think for themselves or they are stupid.

Proof of ID has always been required if you sought employment, wanted to purchase a home, applied for credit, etc. If you wish to make application for medical assistance in a long-term care facility, you need to provide proof of identification.

Has anyone looked at the dmv.pa.gov website recently to see what is required to obtain a Real ID?

Even if you do not have a driver’s license, the Department of Motor Vehicles will issue you an ID for the asking.

As Americans, as taxpayers, we deserve no less than, yes, that all votes be counted — but only for our citizens. We should be questioning if deceased individuals are “voting,” if pets are receiving mail-in ballots and why duplicate addresses are not being removed from the rosters.

Voter ID should not be an issue dividing Democrats and Republicans. It should be one which ensures our election integrity.

Romayne K. Levcik

Greensburg

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