What changes need to be made, if any, to the Voting Rights Act?
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments on the Voting Rights Act, and the justices are divided on the issue.
The Voting Rights Act requires states with a history of racial discrimination in voting to seek federal approval before making changes to election laws.
Opponents argue that the requirements for those nine mainly southern states are outdated and all states should be treated equally. Supporters of the legislation say the legacy of discrimination continues to make the provisions in Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act necessary.
Should changes be made to the Voting Rights Act? What, if anything, should change?
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buddhawoman
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It is hard to tell. I am idea that we should not get rid of voting rights at all...There was a reason why we still need it and all we have to look in past two election and even back when Bush/Cheney did to get into office...In there part it was not a fare election at all on part of GOP gaming...
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buddhawoman
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cw9000
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what I want to call Justice Scalia, on this post, will get me flagged.
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cw9000
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RaisedByWolves
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cw9000:
I honor your silent expletive! How he could say that! Crazy old fart! (Will that work?)
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RaisedByWolves
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cw9000
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RaisedByWolves:
that will work. (smile)
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cw9000
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RaisedByWolves
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Section 5 should be expanded to cover every state because every state needs to comply with their constituents' inherent right to vote.
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RaisedByWolves
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letsliveinpeace
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RaisedByWolves:
Agreed...Section 5 need to apply to the whole country.
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letsliveinpeace
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