Are Voter ID Laws a modern day Poll Tax?

Are Voter ID Laws a modern day Poll Tax?  Since these laws disproportionately disenfranchise minority voters, do you think that these laws significantly impact elections?
Paper should be 300 words. A 100 is given for full responses with supporting evidence and very few grammar/spelling mistakes. An 80 will be given for responses that are somewhat incomplete, lacking in evidence and/or have a several grammar/spelling mistakes. A 60 is given for responses that are incomplete (without supporting evidence) and/or have numerous grammar/spelling mistakes. And a 0 is given for no submission.
Evidence may come from the readings, lecture videos, news coverage, or external sources. Remember you should cite evidence in your text – in other words, tell me where you got your information. A separate bibliography is NOT needed.