Advertisement falsely claims that “military IDs aren’t valid IDs” under the Minnesota Voter ID Amendment
St. Paul – “Our Vote Our Future” yesterday conducted a press conference in which they announced the launch of a new television commercial entitled “Alex.” Alex is presented as a military veteran who claims that “military IDs aren’t valid IDs” under the proposed Minnesota Voter ID Amendment. “Our Vote Our Future” represents a coalition of organizations who oppose the Voter ID Amendment.
“It’s a blatant lie and they know it,” said Dan McGrath, Chairman of ProtectMyVote.com. “The Voter ID Amendment was carefully crafted to accommodate a wide variety of government-issued identifications, including military IDs.”
The exact language of the Voter ID Amendment states “All voters voting in person must present valid government-issued photographic identification before receiving a ballot.”
“This language would allow for state-issued driver’s licenses, tribal ids, passports, military ids, as well as any other type of government issued identification,” said McGrath.
Military ID is currently accepted for voting purposes under state statutes and election administration rules. Since military ID is both government-issued and photographic, the amendment can not invalidate their use.
“Our opponents have resorted to a campaign of lies and deception because they can’t make their case to Minnesota voters based upon the real facts.”
McGrath stated that his organization is filing a complaint against “Our Vote Our Future” for criminal dissemination of false political advertising. ProtectMyVote.com also sent a letter to major Minnesota media outlets informing them that they may be violating the law if they knowingly air a false political ad.
“Minnesota Statute 211B.06 clearly states that it is a gross misdemeanor to participate in the preparation, dissemination or broadcast of paid political advertising that is false,” said McGrath. “Everyone is entitled to their opinions on the Voter ID amendment, but they are not entitled to lie to the voters of Minnesota in an attempt to advance their unpopular agenda.”
I guess you lie when that’s all you have!
I’m guessing the valid Ids for purchasing alcohol and voting are the same. And only active military ids are valid forms. And since the advertisement was about a veteran, his wouldn’t be valid. So this isn’t lies. Fact check with correct facts.
Wow. Some people can find a justification for anything. Your mental gymnastics are impressive, but not convincing.
I’m afraid an expired id is just that – expired. If it is not current, how do we know that, since being in the military, he did not move to a different area of the state (or even another state). Common sense dictates that we only consider current ids valid.
It is not true that only active military people have valid military ids. I am the proud owner of a U.S. military ID and so is my husband, although currently retired. Also, many veterans who have been medically retired prior completing 20 years of active service due to disability or illness due to their service in the military also have a valid military ID, regardless of the branch of military and regardless of the length of active service. The spouse or widow of a military retiree also has a valid military ID card. This is a fact that can be verified by anyone.
FORMER vets don’t have military ID’s…. IF they’re no longer in the service, they’d have to turn them in upon discharge (they have to follow a “discharge procedure/checkout”… get YOUR facts straight! it’s illegal to have a military ID card if you are NOT in the military… retirees have military “retiree” cards…
A “former” veteran would be a deceased veteran. Regardless of what kind of ID cards veterans might have (most I’m sure have drivers licenses or state ID cards anyhow), the Voter ID amendment permits “government-issued photographic identification,” which would encompass military ID. Thus, the ad is a lie when it says “military IDs aren’t valid IDs” under the amendment.
Actually, a reserve ID (non-active duty) would also be valid, so if the liar in the ad is in the reserves, his ID would be acceptable. Check YOUR facts.
I forgot to mention that all military, active duty or retired, are veterans, althouth all veterans do not have a military ID if they are out of the military or are not retired. A very young military retiree in my family was medically retired because of injuries incurred in Iraq so he and his wife subsequently have valid military IDs.
Why didn’t you give the email addresses of the Our Vote Our Future liars? To let them know we are wise to their lies.
Make sure you push this debunking commercial on the Idiot Box (TV). BTW, what is the number of people opponents are saying would be affected negatively by the ammendment? Putting things into context for people usually helps common sense to win-out in the end.
A non-citizen can serve in the military and be issued a military ID card. So protectmyvote is saying non-citizens can vote with a military ID. HUH?
The Voter ID Amendment requires the state to perform eligibility verification as well as identity verification. Non-citizens can’t vote.
Voter Fraud is a fellony. Why the hell are these low-lifes that are caught not in prison.
Your right – voter fraud is a felony. However, the average penalty given to those individuals convicted of voter fraud during the 2008 election was a $50 fine and community service.
To the Admin; That’s a travastry. I thought felonys had a manditory prison time. I’ll bet ACORN paid their fine. Nuff said, Ed