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Half a century ago, literacy tests and trick questions were widely used to keep blacks from voting. That's why it's illegal to do so now.
by russell 16y ago
Half a century ago, literacy tests and trick questions were widely used to keep blacks from voting. That's why it's illegal to do so now.
- JoachimSchipper 16y agoNowadays, the US repeals voting rights from those who have committed a felony, have a similar name to someone who's committed a felony, or live in the same neighborhood as people who conflict felonies. And who "just happen" to be black. Civilization has advanced - this is no longer widely accepted - but that doesn't mean it doesn't happen in, say, Florida.
- harto 16y ago> have a similar name to someone who's committed a felony Really? How is that justified?
- JoachimSchipper 16y agoTo the best of my knowledge, not at all. See e.g. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida_Central_Voter_File http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida_Central_Voter_File for details.
- reitzensteinm 16y agoI should point out that it wasn't a serious suggestion! I was just trying to think of practical uses for the hack. I didn't think my other idea of networked street fighter, were the victor was able cast the vote on behalf of the loser, would hold much water on HN.