Originally Posted by prof.pickles

The statistics cited show that African Americans were disproportianately effected by ballot spoilage. This probably says more about where resources are placed than overt racism. The report itself does not allege that it was intentional racial discrimination or that there was any conspiracy. It does rightly criticise the officials that failed to create a system that functioned correctly.

None of what I mentioned before had anything to do with the felon rolls, including the stats. While on the subject, the felon purge was another serious blunder on Floridas part. They set the probability percentage on identifications of felons in the rolls too low although it was easily possible for the data mining company that inspected the data to ensure a more accurate survey. They dropped the ball again.

Democrats may be making hay out of this but that doesn't make that disenfranchisment any less real. Focus less on the politics and more on the people. It's okay to be pissed at Florida officials even if you plan on voting for Bush.