In light of the voting restrictions happening across the country today, I recall my Dad taking me to register to vote in 1956. He instructed me that not only would there be a written test, but our particular registrar had oral questions I would be asked. I understand that was left to the individual polling rules. All of which was to keep African Americans from voting.
Don’t take my word for this. Look up the voting rules for the 50’s and 60’s. Again, as soon as there is a movement for more freedoms by minorities, there is a movement to thwart it…such as Jim Crow laws, segregation, etc.
I will probably lose a great many of my followers, but in my 83 years of life, I just want us to recognize our history..our whole history. The greatness of this country is not diminished by recognizing our warts as well as our beauty. Our treatment of Native Americans, Japanese Americans, African Americans, and minorities in general, is not something to hide and not talk about, but to be brought to light and vow that it will never happen again.
That is the America I want my grandchildren to inherit. My Country ‘Tis of Thee, Sweet Land Of Liberty.
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