Dems’ hate for Voter-ID: Letters to the Editor — March 30, 2026

The Issue: Democrats’ opposition to the SAVE Act, which would require citizens to show ID when voting.

The majority of US citizens believe we should have proof of citizenship and voter ID (“Voter ID: a Global Rule,” John R. Lott Jr., March 27).

Whether Republican or Democrat, our elected officials are supposed to represent all of us. So whether you’re a Republican or Democrat, let your elected officials know you’re unhappy they’re not voting for the SAVE Act. Only you can be the chemo for the Schumer tumor.

Judy Chernett

Delray Beach, Fla.

The Democrats’ puerile opposition to SAVE is a tacit admission that they can’t win elections with properly registered voters at the polls. A third-grader understands why noncitizens should not vote. And don’t even get me started on “ voter suppression.”

Barry Jackson

Mesa, Ariz.

As an American living abroad, I join in laughing at the United States and the idiocy of not requiring voter ID.

I agree with Rep. Henry Cuellar that only Americans should decide American elections, but the current rules make it very difficult to nearly impossible for the millions of overseas Americans to vote.

But despite effectively not being able to vote, overseas Americans still pay taxes, bringing to mind the DC license-plate motto: “No taxation without representation.”

Michael G. Brautigam

Tallinn, Estonia

Even though most people in America want the SAVE Act passed, Sen. Chuck Schumer refuses to vote for this bill. He stood on the Senate floor, and made up some ridiculous reason about women or citizens not having access to their birth certificates.

He lied on the Senate floor and continues to lie. This leads one to wonder what else he lies about.

Peggy Teslow

Sioux Falls, SD

With the 250th birthday of our great country approaching, citizens must remember that one of our greatest achievements is the ability to vote, theoretically without getting our arms twisted. That’s theoretical of course due to outside influences, peer pressure and blind loyalty to one ideology or political party.

We must protect the sovereignty of the country with voter ID, which should result in an honest and fair tabulation of votes. One person, one vote.

Norm Misrok

South Bellmore

The Issue: City Council Speaker Julie Menin’s bill to protect places of worship during protests.

Safe access to sacred places, as Speaker Julie Menin’s bill proposes, is unfortunately necessary when entrances to Jewish schools and places of worship have been obstructed, including by Mayor Mam­dani’s supporters (“Choose Faith, Not Fear,” Julie Menin, PostOpinion, March 25).

David Rabinovitz

Brooklyn

Menin is right to point out that there is a serious problem with antisemitism in our city that needs to be addressed. However, being the leftist that she is, she feels compelled to equate antisemitism with Islamophobia.

Can Menin show us any example of followers of Islam being similarly harassed as they enter one of their mosques? I don’t think so.

Marc Horowitz

Floral Park

While she deserves much credit for her efforts, Julie Menin sadly reveals just how much of a challenge she and the Jewish community currently face in our city in her column.

That she had to make clear that the measures “protect all communities, regardless of the faith they practice or the place where they study,” reflects the belief that the need to protect Jewish constituents alone will not by itself carry the day in today’s City Council.

Meyer Muschel

Manhattan

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