Guess what pass unnoticed....42 anniversary of signing of the Voting Rights Act.

[madfloridian]

Or at least I missed it. But then I don't turn on the news that much on cable anymore.

From Ybor City Stogie:

42nd Anniversary Of The Signing Of The Voting Rights Act



Howard Dean and Voting Rights Institute Chair Donna Brazile
Issued the following joint statement on the 42nd anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act by President Lyndon B. Johnson...........

More on the topic from Yahoo.

Democrats celebrate voting rights

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- DNC Chairman Howard Dean and DNC Voting Rights Institute Chair Donna Brazile issued the following joint statement on the 42nd anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act by President Lyndon B. Johnson:

"On the 42nd anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act, Democrats reaffirm our commitment as a Party that ensures that all eligible Americans are able to vote and have their vote counted without fear of intimidation or harassment. The passing of legendary civil rights attorney Oliver Hill this past weekend, who fought for and won desegregation in public schools, served as a reminder that the protection and advancement of the ideals that make our democracy and our country great require that individuals stand up and show the courage and strength to fight for what's right. Protecting the spirit of the Voting Rights Act requires such determination.

"When signing the Voting Rights Act, President Lyndon Johnson said that the 'right to vote is the basic right without which all others are meaningless. It gives people, people as individuals, control over their own destinies.' Yet more than forty years after its signing, the right to vote is still under assault. Under the Bush Administration, Republicans in the Justice Department have worked to systematically limit voting rights through restrictive ID laws and voter intimidation schemes that run counter to the values our country was founded on.

"As part of our ongoing effort to make it easier for Americans to exercise their right to vote, Democrats are conducting a nationwide survey to evaluate the election mechanics in each state. It is our goal to work to flag and prevent potential problems and election administration issues that threaten to deprive citizens of their right to register, vote and have their vote counted. Once these issues are identified, the DNC will work to resolve potential problems well in advance of the 2008 election. Another critical part of ensuring voting rights is electing a Democratic President in 2008. Democrats will ensure that our government works for all Americans, not just the privileged few."

[Kool Kitty]

1. A most worthy anniversary.

K & R.