John Lewis An American Hero
He dedicated his extraordinary life to helping African Americans
Acquire the right to vote
But our history shows this has been anathema for whites
The voting rights bills of 1964 and 1965 were a gigantic step forward
But Renquist and Roberts never approved
And Robert’s Shelby County v. Holder decision got them removed.
Current proposed legislation would restore these rights
But republican legislatures are racing
With 360 laws restricting the vote
American democracy hangs by a thread
Howard P. Charman, MD