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[telemann.livejournal.com]

Several news reports described a collective gasp in the court when Justice Scalia made his statement. Rachel Maddow's coverage (she was in the court for the oral arguments) and shows a clip from President Johnson's speech proposing the Voting Rights Act. In that speech, Johnson cited specific examples of voter repression, some of which should sound familiar since they're STILL occurring.

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[rabidsamfan.livejournal.com]

So, the SCOTUS is going to strike down the filibuster, then? Or dismantle the Senate -- which exists so that states with a minority of population can have an equal voice in lawmaking.

Baloney. The "State's Rights" crap has been an excuse for slavery, discrimination, and other violations of human rights every time it's popped up in history. It is now, too. If anything, the VRA should be expanded, so that every state in the union has to have rule changes concerning the franchise approved.

[badlydrawnjeff.livejournal.com]

So, the SCOTUS is going to strike down the filibuster, then?

Unlikely, since the Senate can set its own rules.

Or dismantle the Senate -- which exists so that states with a minority of population can have an equal voice in lawmaking.

The Senate is Constitutional.

The "State's Rights" crap has been an excuse for slavery, discrimination, and other violations of human rights every time it's popped up in history. It is now, too.

lol