On Thu, 15 Jul 2004 23:06:35 -0500, Doug White <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> When I was in high school, we did. The "coloreds" had separate schools to
> attend as well. They could only enter the back of a restaurant and eat in the
> hot kitchen, paying the same (or higher) prices as the white patrons in the
> air-conditioned dining room. A tax was charged to register to vote (Poll Tax)
> One was required to own Real property in order to register to vote, of course
> women did not own property at that time and thus were not allowed to vote. Of
> course the "coloreds" had to sit in the rear of a bus, etc.
> I did not read this in some history book, I experienced it.
>
> I am so glad that all this is supposedly behind us. Remember the women's
> rights" amendment to the constitution has not been ratified by the states.
> Inequality is still alive and well in the workplace, in the justice system, and
> in the tax system in the US.
>
> It will be one more tiny step to end all discrimination, and give to every
> citizen the equal rights supposedly guaranteed by the constitution. It is time
> to really end the influence of religion in government, and truly have a
> government of the people, for the people and by the people. For this to happen
> does not require any laws to be changed or passed, just apply the existing laws
> equally to all citizens.
>
> I was appalled to see the publicity about Church Leaders advocating the denial
> of sacraments to people who indicated they were not going to vote Republican. (I
> even posted a diatribe about it.) Remembering that most Arch Bishops and
> Cardinals are actually immigrants, I would have advocated the revocation of
> their residency permits and deported them all for their seditious acts. I am
> likewise appalled that the Republican campaign is attempting to prostitute the
> churches in the south in their reach for votes. I am appalled at the split in
> the country I was born and raised in and am disgusted with a political
> leadership that will prey on that division. I am appalled at the class division
> the Republicans so determinedly pursue.
>
> I consider myself Christian but do not believe in imposing my faith on others in
> a secular society. I oppose teaching the youngsters discrimination and hate in
> the name of religion, and pray it will end in my lifetime.
>
> Doug.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>
> Good golly. Why don't we have "colored" and "whites" drinking
> fountains too? They're just as good, right?
>
>
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