Indiana

WILL PREDJUDICE PLAY IN THE 7TH?

By Abdul Hakim-Shabazz

As we get closer to the May primary for the 7th Congressional District, I wonder how much will prejudice play a role in the decisions of voters?   It’s unfortunate that race, religion and gender still play a role in the 21st Century, but we have to acknowledge that reality.

Some people may choose to vote against Andre Carson, Carolene Mays and Woody Myers because they are Black.

Some people may vote against David Orentlicher because he is white.

Some may also vote against Carson because he is a Muslim.

Some may vote against Orentlicher because he is Jewish.

Some may vote against Mays because she is a woman.

Some may vote against Myers because he committed the unforgivable sin of living somewhere else for a while.

And there are even some Black people who won’t vote for Myers or Mays because of their “complexion and hair.”  (You know what I mean!)

What’s even sadder is that some people will vote for the candidates because of those reasons.

I have no problem voting for or against someone because you got to know them, but if you are going to make your voting decision based on one of the above mentioned reasons, do everyone a favor and don’t vote.

Full post as published by Indiana Barrister on April 09, 2008 (boomark / email).