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Philip B (Edinburgh UK)'s avatar

As a British person following this column with huge interest, and worry, I am really grateful for the comment that the 'confederate lobby' stole and distorted the word 'Socialism' in 1871 to mean, apparently, any sort of social intervention which might have a redistributive effect, and above all one which would shift the balance of power against their side within the states. It seems to me that this gives an understanding as to why the USA seems to have a fear of 'socialism' which is to us totally irrational and bigoted, and which extends way beyond any meaning we would accept for the term. It has to be kept as a term of tribal belonging, as opposed to rational discourse, so that the rich can persuade the poor to support them.

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Cathy (W. Michigan)'s avatar

“The mere fact that there is some disparity in impact does not necessarily mean that a system is not equally open or that it does not give everyone an equal opportunity to vote.”

Are you freaking kidding me?!?! 😡 That is EXACTLY what it means! If “John” can no longer vote because he doesn’t have a car to get to the poll, and it is no longer legal for someone with a car to deliver his ballot, then he has effectively lost his right to vote.

This is a disgraceful decision.

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