“Who Are you? Who, Who, Who, Who?”

Admit it – some of you had to sing that.

Those that have been around for a while will remember that song made popular by the band, appropriately named, The Who in 1978.

Over 20 years later, in 2000 to be precise, the song would enjoy a huge resurgence in popularity because it was chosen as the theme music for the television series “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation”. The television series not only became a huge hit, lasting an incredible 15 seasons, it also inspired a number of other CSI-based series based in different locations.

The opening lyrics and music of the song are unmistakable, and something happened last week that brought it to mind again.

As I get older the original parts are getting rather worn. A bit of an aggravating situation had been getting worse and during a routine doctor’s visit last week, I mentioned it. That resulted in getting some x-rays done. During the registration process I had to provide my insurance cards and then something happened that reminded me of that song. The person behind the desk asked for my identification.

Make sure you understand the picture I am trying to paint with words – before proceeding to get x-rays taken, I had to show proper identification, or ID.

Go almost anywhere and attempt to purchase an adult beverage, tobacco products, or some over-the-counter medications and if you appear to be under a certain adult age, they will ask for ID. And in some places when making a substantial purchase with a debit or credit card, ID will be requested.

WHO are you?

Having one’s ID requested has become so commonplace that most people just produce it without thinking. Whether it is a driver’s license or any form of state-issued ID, it is not an issue.

Showing proper ID accomplishes two things – proving that you are who you claim to be or proving your age. Unless a person is attempting something illegal or not allowed, showing ID is not an issue.

So why do so many liberals fight so hard to keep proper ID from being required to vote?

It is a fair statement to make that casting ballots for those seeking public office in our towns and cities, counties, states and in the federal government is much more important than an individual purchasing a beer, a pack of cigarettes, or non-prescription medications.

Voting for our leaders and representatives is a privilege and right of being an American citizen. It is a right reserved for our citizens. So, why is there an issue when ID is requested to cast a ballot?

WHO are you? Who, who, who, who?

We all know the truth even if the liberals will never admit it.

Requiring ID to vote helps eliminate voter fraud and helps keep those who should not be voting from casting ballots.

Despite the claims of one political party, legitimate voters will not be disenfranchised. What that party is afraid of is losing votes from people who should not be voting – illegal immigrants, people voting multiple times, deceased people still voting, and other cases of fraud.

While we might disagree with some of what President Donald Trump says and does, the majority of Americans agree with the need to protect American elections – only allowing Americans to cast ballots.

That’s my opinion.

Andy Kober can be reached at andykober@hotmail.com