# Voter ID Laws: Necessary to combat rampant fraud or subtle subjugation of the Democratic demographic

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It wouldn’t be impossible, but I think it’s pretty unlikely.

Illegals want to stay under the radar. They want to deal with the government as little as possible. They’re risking deportation, or worse, for little or no personal gain.

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