Citing cases of rampant voter
fraud in Philadelphia, Rep. Stephen E. Barrar, R-160, of Boothwyn, released the
following statement regarding House passage of legislation that would require
the presentation of photo identification before voting:
“This is one of the most
important pieces of legislation we can pass to protect the integrity of our
elections. If enacted, Pennsylvania would join a dozen other states that
require voters to present photo identification at the polls. Considering
the many activities for which a person must show identification, I do not
believe it is unreasonable to request voters to do the same.”
To view Barrar’s video comments
about the legislation, visit SteveBarrar.com
or YouTube.com/RepBarrar.
“Opponents of the bill are
arguing that this measure will disenfranchise voters, but I believe it
disenfranchises voters when people vote illegally or under false
pretenses. The electoral system in Philadelphia is teeming with cases of
voter fraud, falsified voter registrations and other schemes that serve to
steal elections. Citizens deserve elections based on honesty, integrity
and fairness. This legislation will protect the ideal of one person, one
vote.
“Eliminating voter fraud has
been one of my top priorities since I came to the House. Our democracy
was built on the principle of citizens fairly electing government
officials. Anything that taints that principle dishonors our
democracy. Voting is one of our primary duties as citizens of this great
republic, and protecting the integrity of elections should be a chief concern
for all elected officials. I am hopeful this bill will be considered by
the Senate and signed by the governor in the near future.”
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