Trib Jeers J. Edgar Denney

In his weekly Cheers & Jeers column, Opinion Editor Marty Trillhaase of the Lewiston Tribune offers Jeers … to state Rep. Lawerence (Boss) Denney, R-Midvale (pictured): “The Republican nominee for secretary of state — Idaho’s chief election officer — thinks it would be a swell idea to subject voters to fingerprinting. “One of my priorities is to work on measures to enhance the security of the election process, such as new technology that scans either signatures or fingerprints,” Denney wrote in Sunday’s Idaho Statesman. “There is a cost for increased security, and I hope to work with the Legislature to start the appropriate process for implementation as soon as possible. During my campaign, I have emphasized the importance of ensuring the security of the ballot, and the integrity of the process.” What’s next? Peeing into a cup? Passing a breath test? Drawing blood? Swabbing your cheek for DNA? Paying a poll tax? Is Denney blind to the extensive steps Idaho already takes to counter voter fraud? Full Cheers & Jeers column here .

Question: Do you think Idaho voters should be subject to fingerprinting?