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[–] iphicles 1 point 0 points (+1|-1) ago 

The difference is that those developed nations usually accept 10-20 different kinds of ID and their issuance isn't controlled by the government. Also, for some reason the US still forced people to pay for IDs.

But on the other hand, where did we get the idea that everyone should be allowed to vote? I say we go back to the old days: basic poll tax, literacy test, and basic questions about the candidates and initiatives you're voting on.