What are the major objections to House Joint Resolution 28?
A. They fall in two broad categories: (A) a misunderstanding or a misstatement of the issue and problem; and (B) an argument that even though the “right to vote” is not explicitly in the Constitution similar to Roe v. Wade’s claim of a right to privacy a fundamental right to vote can be construed to be there. The following is a more detailed explanation of the two objections. (A) The misunderstanding or misstatement of the problem can best be illustrated by an exchange that took place between the Rev. Al Sharpton and Senator Bob Graham during a Democratic presidential primary debate. In light of the presidential fiasco in Florida in 2000, and during the South Carolina Democratic presidential candidate’s debate on May 3, 2003, the Rev. Al Sharpton asked Florida Senator Bob Graham if he would support adding a voting rights amendment to the Constitution. In essence Senator Graham said the following: “I haven’t seen the legislation, but probably not. I believe states should remain in contr
