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KentuckyStiffRipple

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3. Absolutely agreed.

Reply to lunatica (Reply #1)

Fri Jun 11, 2021, 02:40 PM

Jun 2021

But what is the impact of not prosecuting Trump- for his role in the insurrection and attempting to overthrow the government that was elected with our votes, in particular- on that fundamental aspect of our democracy?

Are we confusing our feelings about how Trump attacked and tried to undermine our democracy- and our faith in our democracy- and made a mockery of our government for four years with our feelings about these state law changes?

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IF you had to pick between the two, which would it be? [View all] KentuckyStiffRipple Jun 2021 OP

The right to vote is fundamental AND paramount! lunatica Jun 2021 #1

Absolutely agreed. KentuckyStiffRipple Jun 2021 #3

I just think that when given a choice about what to choose lunatica Jun 2021 #4

These state laws make it more difficult, though not impossible, to vote in most cases. KentuckyStiffRipple Jun 2021 #9

Yup, we are sitting on the horns of a dilemma right now lunatica Jun 2021 #10

+1 I think the prosecutions will only happen if we protect the vote. lagomorph777 Jun 2021 #6

Securing the right to vote for everybody would take care of tRump MiniMe Jun 2021 #2

Consequences for #45 more important than just voting, due to gerrymandering IMHO at this time. Brainfodder Jun 2021 #5

I surprised myself in coming to this same conclusion. KentuckyStiffRipple Jun 2021 #11

If you will please pardon my word choice sarisataka Jun 2021 #7

We can walk and chew gum. Thunderbeast Jun 2021 #8