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Also, seems kind of scary that this implies a future where so many people are in prison that their vote could actually tip the balance ?

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[-] pragmakist@kbin.social 51 points 1 year ago

Can we be totally honest here and just state what the fear is?

If slaves could vote they'd vote for freedom.

There's a hole the size of a railroad junction in the 13nd amendment.

[-] masquenox@lemmy.ml 22 points 1 year ago

There’s a hole the size of a railroad junction in the 13nd amendment.

It's less of a loophole and more of a loop-archway... with bright neon signs to advertise it.

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