High court rules narrowly in voting rights case

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Submitted by AtHomeGym on Mon, 06/22/2009 - 3:04pm.

Cy, it's too bad that the Supremes tip-toed around the larger issue. Is it right to hold those few states to different rules in perpetuity? I don't think so.

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Submitted by Cyclist on Mon, 06/22/2009 - 10:29pm.

I suspect that many communities or even states might opt out if conditions are met.
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