A lot of commentators have been opining on the voter ID proposals taken up in the Legislature this year. Unfortunately, many of them (Star Tribune editors included) seem to have neglected to read the bills, or to understand how they work before sounding off.
Minnesotans may soon be asked whether to amend the state Constitution to require voters to present ID. It's important that the public be well-informed about the proposal. Hyperbole and misinformation do a disservice to the electorate.
There are three components to verifying a voter's eligibility: Identity, residence and eligibility. Voters should be expected to demonstrate that they are who they say they are, that they live where they say they live and that they are eligible.
There is no doubt that the party , Republican, with most to gain to be in favor and those with The least to gain ,Democrat, to reject.
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