Recently in the area commonly known as the south, it seems as
though there has been an upheaval of remorse and
indignation of past mistakes. However, if Justice would
be truly served, we'd all realize, that as a nation we
are in the same or worse condtition as we were in 1946.
I talked with an elderly blackman two days ago. And he
told me how he was mistreated in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
(New Orleans, along with others as they were attempting to
register to vote. Why is it that in 2007 the Voting Rights
Act is to be considered again, as its legally binding tenets
will expire.
In 2005, you mean to tell me that the only way black folk
can vote legally is because of the Voting Rights Act. Where
are we, and why is, this?
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H.L. Thank you for your article. Blacks will not lose their right to vote in 2007. The 15th Amendment guarentees that the right to vote cannot be denied to African Americans or other minorities on account of their race. The provisions of the act that will expire if not renewed affect federal approval of any voting changes, which areas must seek preclearance, allowing federal observers and language accessible voting materials, among others. You are right, we need the renewal.
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