And we call ourselves a democracy [excuse me Representative Republic]? India election: Voting starts on biggest polling day And these are only regional elections! Would Americans turn out in such numbers for local elections? And, before any other comments, Voter ID cards are required and issued by the Indian government. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voter_ID_(India) Read the article @ http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-27045770 An aside just read an article about the new Canadian voting act. One thing the article said is that Canadians don't need voter ID but DO need to produce something with their address on it. Read @ http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/9-t...under-the-new-elections-act-1.2612571?cmp=rss
