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72. Text of the 15 Amendment.

Thu Apr 29, 2021, 04:02 PM

Apr 2021

Section 1. The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.

Section 2. The Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

I think the 15th is about something else, the "on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude." is very specific language.

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Wisconsin to remove up to 188,000 from voter rolls because they have not voted in 4 years [View all] turbinetree Apr 2021 OP

that is a fair standard rampartc Apr 2021 #1

Why? NT FeelingBlue Apr 2021 #2

In Florida, you'd want no more then 4 years jimfields33 Apr 2021 #7

People in assisted living can still vote Claire Oh Nette Apr 2021 #18

Well in the case of someone living in assistant living, yes he needs to clear his registration jimfields33 Apr 2021 #34

He returned to his original home. Claire Oh Nette Apr 2021 #38

I hope your step dad is good now. I'm sorry he went through that. jimfields33 Apr 2021 #41

Two anecdotal denials from one plan. Claire Oh Nette Apr 2021 #43

Not removing those who have not voted in elections for 4 - 8 years is how the dead people LiberalArkie Apr 2021 #40

So you favor encouraging people to cast votes on behalf of dead people lest they lose the ability? Towlie Apr 2021 #44

No. but those are the ones who those in county electoral positions vote and keep winning year after LiberalArkie Apr 2021 #46

Sorry, I'd love to respond but I can't figure out what you're saying. Towlie Apr 2021 #48

I don't have any problem with removing people after 4 years either but only if the ability to cstanleytech Apr 2021 #53

Wisconsin has voting day registration idahoblue Apr 2021 #56

How difficult to show proof of residency and what about for those that cstanleytech Apr 2021 #57

Well... DiamondShark Apr 2021 #63

Because you are dead or moved away in most cases. NT cinematicdiversions Apr 2021 #64

It's not reasonable at all and is designed to make it harder to vote unblock Apr 2021 #3

Registering to vote is pretty painless in WI GregariousGroundhog Apr 2021 #4

And I'll bet that same-day registration will be not fooled Apr 2021 #10

many of voting hurdles are simple and easy for *most* people unblock Apr 2021 #17

ABSOLUTELY..... Everyone in this 'great' country should automatically be registered to vote. groundloop Apr 2021 #33

How many such people actually vote though? Are we talking a large percentage or what? cstanleytech Apr 2021 #55

I agree completely. Mickju Apr 2021 #5

Exactly! It's not reasonable at all and is designed to make it harder to vote. Towlie Apr 2021 #49

I know for a fact that we do not do that in Texas. We do some awful stuff but yellowdogintexas Apr 2021 #75

And if you haven't used your assault rifle in 5 years FeelingBlue Apr 2021 #9

Snap. nt Claire Oh Nette Apr 2021 #21

Is there a Voting Rights Amendment in the Constitution I missed? DiamondShark Apr 2021 #60

No, it isn't. Claire Oh Nette Apr 2021 #13

The state doesn't necessarily know when you move/die FBaggins Apr 2021 #24

When I move, I reregister to vote. Claire Oh Nette Apr 2021 #28

Congratulations... not everyone does that FBaggins Apr 2021 #42

That's great, but your previous locale doesn't know that you've registered somewhere else. Calista241 Apr 2021 #71

I gotta ask - how many unrecorded deaths actually happen? NullTuples Apr 2021 #58

Easy to find out. DiamondShark Apr 2021 #61

Yes. JohnnyRingo Apr 2021 #26

If I move, I am Obligated to register myself. Claire Oh Nette Apr 2021 #35

I agree so long as they attempt to notify the people removed. forgotmylogin Apr 2021 #50

thats a rediculous standard. quakerboy Apr 2021 #69

Just because someone hasnt voted, why should they be removed from the rolls ? Mr. Sparkle Apr 2021 #6

My Mom and Dad voted 6 yeasrs ago. oneshooter Apr 2021 #8

They didn't vote, obviously, not fooled Apr 2021 #11

But they DID, At least twice in that time. oneshooter Apr 2021 #19

Death certificates cost 10 dollars. jimfields33 Apr 2021 #37

The county is supposed to remove dead people from voter rols when the DC is issued. oneshooter Apr 2021 #47

Politicians should not be allowed to remove registrations Mr. Sparkle Apr 2021 #16

Totally reasonable; especially with the 30 day notification. oldsoftie Apr 2021 #12

+1 -K&R onetexan Apr 2021 #14

if you didnt vote in the past 2 presidential elections, maybe you really shouldnt be voting Claire Oh Nette Apr 2021 #22

And when that name matches more than one person... DiamondShark Apr 2021 #62

In THESE past 2 elections? Yeah. Sorry. oldsoftie Apr 2021 #66

And that 30-day notification gets sent by mail where it may take three weeks to arrive. Lonestarblue Apr 2021 #36

The reason was for partisan hacks to make it harder to vote Major Nikon Apr 2021 #51

Does the Constitution indicate the number of consecutive elections you must vote in to maintain.... usaf-vet Apr 2021 #15

Does the Constitution indicate a right to vote? DiamondShark Apr 2021 #65

Try this Google search to read about the 15th Amendment and subsequent amendments protecting..... usaf-vet Apr 2021 #68

Text of the 15 Amendment. DiamondShark Apr 2021 #72

So you believe a person can be denied the right to vote for not voting for 4 years? usaf-vet Apr 2021 #74

Oh I'm no Constustional Lawyer... DiamondShark Apr 2021 #76

Why seta1950 Apr 2021 #20

I think Ohio has always done this. JohnnyRingo Apr 2021 #23

I think all states do something similar FBaggins Apr 2021 #27

Why The Rush DallasNE Apr 2021 #25

Conservative DUers seem to be totally on board with this... tenderfoot Apr 2021 #29

That should not be allowed , and if so it should give the voters 4 years from now to vote , duforsure Apr 2021 #30

Four years is ridiculous Bayard Apr 2021 #31

Tried to get my mother's removed in WA State due to Alzheimer's - told no Lettuce Be Apr 2021 #32

There has to be a way to manage voter rolls or they Deminpenn Apr 2021 #39

I am torn on this. Living in Wisconsin, I am suspicious of anything Republicans do. We have a BoomaofBandM Apr 2021 #45

Wisconsin has same day voter registration idahoblue Apr 2021 #52

Fair in my opinion Hawker123 Apr 2021 #54

Good way to screw people who moved, like for college or jobs IronLionZion Apr 2021 #59

Please forgive my ignorance, but I have a question Borderer Apr 2021 #67

I'd suggest 6 or possibly even 8 years, but PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 2021 #70

Allowing same-day registration on election day Mr.Bill Apr 2021 #73