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Originally Posted by Jefferson  Why were they only offering the vaccinations in Hispanic and Black districts - two races of people who almost always vote exclusively Democrat?
I think you and I both know why... | Did you even read the whole article, Jefferson? Look: Quote:
Before launching the program, Williams' staff consulted with Republican Harris County Clerk Beverly Kaufman, the county's top election official, who offered support provided that the initiative complied with applicable laws.
Kaufman's spokesman, David Beirne, said erroneous media reports might have fueled the perception that voting was related to receiving something of value, which could violate the law. "It's not tied to the voting practice, which is a critical element," he said. "We did not see anything on its face to indicate that it would be a clear violation of election law."
Scott Haywood, a spokesman for Texas Secretary of State Roger Williams, also a Republican, said in an e-mail that "there is nothing wrong with a health clinic being located at the same site that voting is taking place," provided that people weren't required to vote to get the service.
Stephen Williams, the city health chief, and White said the terms of the Amerigroup grant required a tie to polling places in medically underserved areas where populations are less likely to get vaccinations.
| They targetted the areas they did because the population there is less likely to get the dang vaccine! <rolls eyes>
Honestly, maybe it would be better to tie it to something else that happens around this time, like Halloween, a pagan holiday.
Take your ire and give it to Robert Wood Johnson's (of Johnson & Johnson fame) Foundation , the group funding the free vaccinations. You note that I suggested that the vaccine should be the same cost for all, and offered at all polling places.
Grumble, grumble, grumble......<walks off shaking head> |