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The OP is saying the test is for holding office, not voting. There absolutely should be a higher bar for holding office than for voting.
by joncrane 5y ago
The OP is saying the test is for holding office, not voting. There absolutely should be a higher bar for holding office than for voting.
- thehappypm 5y agoNope. Imagine a 99% white town where a Black man wants to run for mayor. Sorry pal, you failed the literacy test.
- joncrane 5y agoHow do you propose we vet office holders?
- davidw 5y agoThe point is that it's too easy for a malicious actor to utilize this kind of thing to keep the "wrong" people from participating in politics. I am sure the OP's suggestion was in good faith, just that they weren't aware of some of the history and potential repercussions.
- itake 5y agoMaybe you're misunderstand, and if not I think your response is a bit disingenuous given that the commenter is saying the test can be used to marginalize a minority. The commenter's point is that these "tests" can be designed to be difficult for one race/community, but easy for another, thus preventing them from holding an office.