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In reply to the discussion: Is the term "White Privilege" a racially divisive term [View all]KansDem
(28,498 posts)...if you want to concede that we are protected by Constitutional "privileges" and not "rights."
I'm a white male and I believe in Constitutional protections guaranteed by rights, not privileges. And that applies to all Americans.
If you are a person of color and subject to discrimination, it's because your rights have been violated, not because I'm privileged. Savvy?
If you want to emphasize "privilege" then let's reword the Constitution. This undertaking would involve a major rewording of the Sixth Amendment alone:
The right privilege to a speedy and public trial
The right privilege to trial by an impartial jury
The right privilege to be informed of criminal charges
The right privilege to confront witnesses
The right privilege to compel witnesses to appear in court
The right privilege to assistance of counsel[86]
Feel better?
But fear not, it appears Kansas is already moving in this direction:
Secretary of State Kris W. Kobach welcomes you to Vote Kansas! This website guides you through each step of the Kansas election process. We hope it will be useful as you exercise your voting privilege and responsibility.
That's Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach explaining how to exercise your privilege to vote.