• CableMonster@lemmy.ml
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    8 months ago

    And that was in reference to a particular known and agreed on insurrection that occurred. I think they were called the “reconstruction amendments”, and the reason was to get things back going after the civil war.

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      8 months ago

      Yup, and the reason for guaranteeing the right to vote regardless of race was also a result of a specific insurrection that occurred.

      I think it’s perfectly fair to say that if someone tried to overthrow the US government, they’re not qualified to be running the US government.