Georgia Republicans vote to suppress voters (Atlanta, Savannah: neighborhoods, closing, live in)

[Motion]

Can anyone explain how this bill will be more suppressive to Black voters in comparison to white voters who will have to vote according to it also?

[seussie]

Originally Posted by Motion

Can anyone explain how this bill will be more suppressive to Black voters in comparison to white voters who will have to vote according to it also?

More than Black and white people vote so that question functions more as a provocation to begin a devil's advocate-styled convo. I think this link is useful, https://www.vox.com/22352112/georgia...-202-explained, in terms of talking about one-person one-vote power going on in the bill text. For GA specifically, the Democratic party is much more racially diverse than the GOP, so you can fill in GOP/Dem when you see "black" and "white" in the article, though that isn't an even science as well.

[Nyfinestbxtf]

Originally Posted by markjames68

People who think this is a bad bill are those who want unlimited voting at anyone’s convenience without having to prove they are a resident or even a citizen.

At the same time, there is a segment of the population who believed that the election was “stolen” in Georgia and that there is massive fraud at the polls. So this bill is also targeted at shutting them up as there was no proof.

This bill will bring confidence back into the election for all voters. I do believe there is evidence of election fraud and wished it was better investigated, but with bills Like this, it will put all voters at ease for future elections.

[Nyfinestbxtf]

Originally Posted by seussie

More than Black and white people vote so that question functions more as a provocation to begin a devil's advocate-styled convo. I think this link is useful, https://www.vox.com/22352112/georgia...-202-explained, in terms of talking about one-person one-vote power going on in the bill text. For GA specifically, the Democratic party is much more racially diverse than the GOP, so you can fill in GOP/Dem when you see "black" and "white" in the article, though that isn't an even science as well.

It is funny how securing an election has become a racial issue. I guess voters aren’t able to bring their own water while waiting in line.

[markjames68]

Originally Posted by Nyfinestbxtf

It is funny how securing an election has become a racial issue. I guess voters aren’t able to bring their own water while waiting in line.

Bringing water isn’t the issue. In fact, poll workers are allowed to bring water to people waiting in lines. Not needing long lines is the issue, and if local election boards don’t fix them the state can hold them accountable.

But it’s made out to be a racial issue. Watching CNN this morning they spent 15 minutes straight on it (out of a 60 minute show) using all the usual talking heads. Wasn’t a balanced piece at all sadly. Neither is it online.

https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/26/polit...ers/index.html

“The lawsuit brought by the voting rights groups argues that Black voters are more likely than White voters to move frequently. As a result, they are more likely to change precincts and show up at the wrong one on Election Day, activists argue.”

Really? This is a chronic issue?

[HappyinCali]

The lack of ability to give people water or food is absurd. It makes zero sense and its only purpose is clearly to discourage people who have to wait in line.

It is so effing transparent and simple. Like a bad movie villain. Limit access points and length of voting period. Try to jam as many people voting at the same time at the same place as possible. Make it as hard for them as possible.

Absolutely ridiculous.

[HappyinCali]

Originally Posted by Nyfinestbxtf

It is funny how securing an election has become a racial issue. I guess voters aren’t able to bring their own water while waiting in line.

It is funny how the sheep keep defending the wolves.

[markjames68]

Originally Posted by HappyinCali

The lack of ability to give people water or food is absurd. It makes zero sense and its only purpose is clearly to discourage people who have to wait in line.

You can bring your own food and water.

Someone with you in line can give you food and water.

Poll workers are allowed to give you water.

Why the focus on food and water? I recall watching on tv that there were long lines on the first day of early voting (and for the runoff) but not so much later, nor major lines on both election days.

Was there a reason someone had to wait 5 hours in line that specific day? Again, for early voting. Edit - I looked it up - it was Columbus Day, so likely a holiday for many. That would explain it. Going forward, people will have at least 2 Saturdays they will be able to vote early, and depending on the county/precinct, possibly Sunday as well.

The logic given was that handing someone food, water, pamphlets, etc. could unduly influence a voter. I really doubt that it would, but this part of the law has to be based upon some circumstance.

[HappyinCali]

Originally Posted by markjames68

You can bring your own food and water.

Someone with you in line can give you food and water.

Poll workers are allowed to give you water.

Why the focus on food and water? I recall watching on tv that there were long lines on the first day of early voting (and for the runoff) but not so much later, nor major lines on both election days.

Was there a reason someone had to wait 5 hours in line that specific day? Again, for early voting. Edit - I looked it up - it was Columbus Day, so likely a holiday for many. That would explain it. Going forward, people will have at least 2 Saturdays they will be able to vote early, and depending on the county/precinct, possibly Sunday as well.

The logic given was that handing someone food, water, pamphlets, etc. could unduly influence a voter. I really doubt that it would, but this part of the law has to be based upon some circumstance.

Why the focus on food and water? Good question!!! Why is it in there at all? What’s the logic? Why does it matter if my co-worker brings me chik-fil-a? Your party wrote this in the law. Why?

And no, you cant hand out pamphlets. Agitating/campaigning near polling places is already banned by law. Nice red herring.

[87112]

Other countries must be laughing at no id voting. Even the countries where millions are trying to escape to our border have voter ID laws.

Democrats think people of color can't find a DMV to get an ID. How insulting low can you get?