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Here’s what’s ironic... at least the first five examples on that page don’t strictly require photo is except for Brazil which is moving to biometric ID.

So your original premise that all other countries require ID is incorrect[/quote]

YOU are incorrect and are too lazy to even read the details in the list

[b]Argentina[/b]

In Argentina voting is compulsory for all citizens between 18 and 70 years old, non-compulsory for those older than 70 and between 16 and 18, and citizens with domiciles in foreign countries. To vote they must present a valid Documento Nacional de Identidad at the corresponding voting center.

My clarification: the Documento Nacional de Identidad is a national photo ID

[b]Most countries in Latin America have similar policies.[/b]

[b]Australia
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In Australia voting is compulsory[1] for all adult citizens. Failure to cast a ballot may result in a small fine, currently AU$20. [2]

No form of ID is required to cast a ballot at an election; instead, voters are asked three questions before being issued a ballot, so that they can be checked off the electoral roll: (1) what is your full name; (2) where do you live; and (3) have you voted before in this election?[3] On election day, voters can vote at any polling place in their state of residence, and at selected polling places in other states.

However; [b]In order to be registered, a form must be filled out and an ID must be proven.[[/b]

[b]Brazil[/b]

In Brazil voting is compulsory to all citizens between 18 and 70 years old.[6] To vote, all citizens must:

Be registered to vote, getting a voter ID card, called "Título Eleitoral" aka "Títilo de Eleitor" in Brazil. Presenting the voter ID card when voting is optional
     Present an o[b]fficial identity document with photo[/b], usually the regular ID card (cédula de identidade)

Since 2006 the Brazilian Electoral Justice is re-registering voters with biometric identification. 
Observation: that is even more fraudproof than any type of ID

[b]Canada[/b]
Federal elections

In Canada, the Federal government mails an Elections Canada registration confirmation card, which the voter takes to the polling station. The card tells the individual where and when to vote. Voters must prove their identity and address with one of three options:[10]

Show one original [b]government-issued piece of identification with photo, name and address, like a driver's license or a health card.[/b]
    Show two original pieces of authorized identification. Both pieces must have a name and one must also have an address. Examples: student ID card, birth certificate, public transportation card, utility bill, bank/credit card statement, etc.
    Take an oath and have an elector who knows the voter vouch for them (both of whom must make a sworn statement). This person must have authorized identification and their name must appear on the list of electors in the same polling division as the voter. This person can only vouch for one person and the person who is vouched for cannot vouch for another elector.

Provincial elections

Voter identification regulations vary from provinces to provinces. In Ontario, "ID is required to vote or to add or update your voter information on the voters list" and a substantial number of acceptable IDs, which do not need to be photo IDs, are accepted.[11]

[b]In Quebec, the voter must show one of five government-issued photo IDs,[/b] and if lacking any of these, will be directed to the identity verification panel.

[b]France[/b]

In France, voters must prove their identity to vote: at the registration (proof of address — A phone, water or electricity invoice... — and an identity document that proves your nationality — [b]National Identity Card or Passport[/b] — and on the day of the vote, in towns larger than 1000 inhabitants, an identity document is required.

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