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June 22, 2004 Taking back the vote I'm growing concerned about the Electoral College. I'm worried that the importance of large swing states like Florida and California will dilute white voting strength. ..... Find that offensive? You should. It's intolerably racist.....so why is this tolerated.... The U.S. Department of Justice on Monday endorsed Richmond's bid to hold citywide elections for mayor...None dare call it racism.....but that's exactly what it is. Direct elections, democracy, one person-one vote....those concepts go out the window when a special interest wants more influence. And the fact that it is so nakedly about race, that there is not even an attempt to pretend there is a motive other than racial advantage? It disappoints me. Ironically, while critics claim racism, 2 out of 3 announced candidates--the two frontrunners--are black. (Full disclosure: I live just outside of Richmond) UPDATE: John Hawkins has more along these lines. |