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The Alabama Senate approved a measure on Wednesday that would eliminate references to "Jim Crow" or segregationist laws as well as all mentions of race from the state constitution.
The legislation passed in a 22-9 vote, with all Republicans voting in favor after an all-night session, said Republican Senator Jabo Waggoner.
Ya I know, I kind of wondered why, but I am pretty sure it deals with trying to honor the African-American suffrage that was endured during th era of Jim Crow. Not that we should ever forget or dicredit what happened. But that constitution is over 100 years old, it needs to progress and move foreword. The newer generation of Alabamians would like nothing more than for Alabama to shed it's outdated, racist image and be taken more serious. And understandably so.
The Alabama Senate approved a measure on Wednesday that would eliminate references to "Jim Crow" or segregationist laws as well as all mentions of race from the state constitution.
The legislation passed in a 22-9 vote, with all Republicans voting in favor after an all-night session, said Republican Senator Jabo Waggoner.
Alabama--time to join the 21st century--wish they would stop sending the tornadoes to Atlanta.
Apparently they somehow overcame the blue laws--alcohol served on Sunday--that is odd--well, GA is headed that way---for better or worse. There is much that I don't understand about conservatism---beats socialism--I am certain of that.
Ya I know, I kind of wondered why, but I am pretty sure it deals with trying to honor the African-American suffrage that was endured during th era of Jim Crow. Not that we should ever forget or dicredit what happened. But that constitution is over 100 years old, it needs to progress and move foreword. The newer generation of Alabamians would like nothing more than for Alabama to shed it's outdated, racist image and be taken more serious. And understandably so.
If you want serious discussion on 'The South'/Bible Belt come to the Atlanta forum. We have analyzed this from top to bottom--fyi.
GA was founded in 1732--extremely painful for some to think of change. I can tell you that.
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