I just don't understand the U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals' decision to block a North Carolina law requiring photo identification to vote saying it was "discriminatory" ("Courts derail voting limits pushed by GOP in three states," July 31). If I go to the airport to get on a plane, can I now refuse to show a photo ID? If I go the pharmacy to pick up certain types of prescriptions, can I refuse to show a photo ID? If I go to my financial institution and ask for the balance on my account, can I refuse to show a photo ID?
What is more important, voting for the next president of the United States or asking for the balance on my savings account"? All who attended the Democratic National Convention needed a photo ID to participate. Interesting that a photo ID was required to nominate a candidate for president, but you don't need one to vote for the president!
Richard T. Webb, Parkton