John Lewis Voting System
John Lewis proclaims that the new voting bill will not cause the change yearned for since not all African Americans have the right to vote. For instance, in the text, Lewis states “the voting section of the bill will not help the thousands of black people who want to vote” (para 3). In other words, Lewis would like to bring to attention unequal the voting system is. The uses this evidence to suggest that if the voting system is unequal, then how can the bills in favor of those who cannot vote be put in place? He reminds the audience that together they stand and cry “One man. One vote.” (para 3). In making this comment, Lewis urges the crowd to remember what they are fighting for and that no one is alone in the fight for civil rights. Lewis’
evidence highlights the incomplete equality of the new bills to be voted on. Lewis shares his opinion on how he believes ALL people in America, not just a select few, should receive and take advantage of the right to vote.