re: #211 freetoken

If one asked that in, say, 1861, the people listening to you would probably have a funny look on their faces.

What we call a “functional Democracy” today is a fairly recent invention. Indeed, in this country it wasn’t until the 1960’s that we got really serious in making sure everyone was vested in the elections.

We’re still struggling to throw off the shackles of patriarchy and slavery.

Well, Dog dammit, that is a cogent point and absolutely germane. Given that it is obviously true, the next question is: What are the forces that are trying to reverse 50 years of anti-rasicsm?