will surprise no one.
They cling bitterly to racial politics even though the decision was based on the Constitution and the change in society since 1965.
They certainly don’t understand the decision itself, and that discrimination as to voting rights still is illegal. All the decision did was do away with a remedial anachronism based on outdated facts as to the South.
Here’s a key portion of the decision:
Our decision in no way affects the permanent, nationwide ban on racial discrimination in voting found in §2.
Here’s the ignorant and confused reaction:
President Obama blasts #SCOTUS on #VRA decision in a strongly worded statement, saying he's 'deeply disappointed': http://t.co/FZJ8DO5wLh
— Business Insider (@businessinsider) June 25, 2013
Obama on #VRA: "Today's decision is a setback, but not the end of our efforts to end voting discrimination." http://t.co/DljPMGcNCI
— AALDEF (@aaldef) June 25, 2013
AG Holder on Voting Rights Act: Congress needs to act so that every American has equal access to the polls. @wdet #VRA
— Jerome Vaughn (@jvdet) June 25, 2013
Rep. John Lewis: Justices put "a dagger in the heart" of #VRA (VIDEO): http://t.co/q3cuLceCZp
— Talking Points Memo (@TPM) June 25, 2013
American citizens withstood beatings, firehoses and dogs to see the law passed. Some even gave their lives. #VRA is a vital tool. Agree?
— Donna Brazile (@donnabrazile) June 25, 2013
Disappointed by the #SCOTUS #VRA decision. Voting rights should be expanded, not limited.
— D Wasserman Schultz (@DWStweets) June 25, 2013
https://twitter.com/djcronin/status/349567071941689345
With today's ruling striking #Section4 of #VRA and watching the #Zimmerman trial, the state if #BlackAmerica frightens me…
— 4urSpirit (@4UrSpirit) June 25, 2013
I feel like the last person that should announce racism is over is a white guy #VRA
— Keith Kingbay (@KeithKingbay) June 25, 2013
How are we still fighting for the right for equality in voting in 2013? America, you are not the democracy you claim #VRA #SCOTUS
— G. Denise Dupree (@_CamBrady_) June 25, 2013
Bush v. Gore, Citizens United and now this. The #SupremeCourt is single handedly stripping away our democratic process #Shameful #VRA
— Stephen J. Steglik (@StephenSteglik) June 25, 2013
h/t Twitchy for this:
Damn, that citizenship thing was so great for awhile.
— Melissa Harris-Perry (@MHarrisPerry) June 25, 2013
and the inevitable new addition to the permanent campaign:
That was quick RT @shiratoeplitz: Let the #VRA politicization begin: http://t.co/OvcG2Vxs4F
— Rebecca Shabad (@RebeccaShabad) June 25, 2013
And, we have a #Winner:
It'll be easier for #Snowden to vote than for poor Southern blacks.
— Harold Itzkowitz (@HaroldItz) June 25, 2013