Also, seems kind of scary that this implies a future where so many people are in prison that their vote could actually tip the balance ?

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    Can we be totally honest here and just state what the fear is?

    If slaves could vote they’d vote for freedom.

    There’s a hole the size of a railroad junction in the 13nd amendment.

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      There’s a hole the size of a railroad junction in the 13nd amendment.

      It’s less of a loophole and more of a loop-archway… with bright neon signs to advertise it.