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Old 02-13-2013, 01:50 PM   #72
Clever_Iggy
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Originally Posted by JiriHrdina View Post
My understanding that until the Voting Rights Act of 1965 - in practice very few blacks could practically vote.

But I'm far from an expert. One of our American friends could clarify though it is a bit off topic.

I think the point is well made though by others who have also compared the overall situation today with 50 years ago.
Ya, I had to dig and the answer was not as clear cut as I had thought.

Don't mean to bog down the discussion on minor issues - your point is well taken.
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