MLK / Voting (1414)

Just what would Martin Luther King think if he were here to witness the presidential election and the fiasco in Florida? Why are the problems with voting that were seen in Florida allowed to continue all over the country? This program examines the idea of voter disenfranchisement and the need for reform in the electoral and voting processes. Guests discuss elements of disenfranchisement and how those in power use those elements to their advantage, the need for change in leadership, and the need for education about the voting process. They also discuss voter manipulation, registering to enhance the chances for a particular candidate verses knowledge of civic involvement and rights. Suggestions are offered on what needs to be done to alleviate these kinds of problems in future elections.

Guests - Lawrence Hamm, Chairperson, People's Organization for Progress - Carl Sharif, Political Consultant