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As we all sit with what happened -and did not happen- w/ regard to voting rights last night, let’s take a moment to reflect on the fact that voting rights FINALLY got a full debate on the floor of the US Senate. To those who say that was a “waste of time” please note that this is
exactly what senators are elected to do. They are elected to debate and vote on the laws of this country. It was critical to have a full and public debate so that everyone could hear and see where each senator stands on the issue of ensuring that everyone can exercise this
fundamental right. The position of each senator is determined not just by their rhetoric but by their vote. You cannot say you support voting rights but then vote against the measures which would advance and secure those rights. The debate needed to happen. The floor vote needed
There is a moment in Season 4, Episode 8 of #TheCrown that explains the #VotingRights impasse. 1/ #MLKDay 
In this e8, The Queen want to unite the Commonwealth to oppose Apartheid, but she must get the one holdout to sign on first—Margaret Thatcher. Thatcher won’t budge. 2/ #VotingRightsAct #thecrown
Round after round the Queen’s men bring her edited versions of the coalition’s statement. Each time she whips out her red pen sniping, “No. No. No.” 3/
#VotingRightsAct #thecrown
#VotingRightsAct #thecrown
