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cb1000rider wrote:I agree with Steve. Holder didn't start it. Texas did by taking advantage of the new found freedom to put in place the voter-ID laws that are generally popular.

I won't weigh in on the popularity of the law, but I will back Steve's understanding above - they there is indication that they are discriminatory towards a certain segment of the voting population. Like it or not, that's how the courts have ruled elsewhere... I personally find it a little preposterous that we can vote without a drivers license, but I also feel it's ridiculous that I can't vote online with some simple security and validation. (I digress)

I will disagree with Steve on the "fairness" of redistricting. I've read indications and opinions that indicate the redistricting is fairly politically slanted. I don't blame one side. Whomever is in power (Democrat or Republican) is going to try and re-draw the map to their political advantage.


My point is... And I don't like Holder. Had Texas not introduced new voting legislation and redistricting, we'd be left alone... (Most likely)