There were 2 main topics that were discussed this week by our blog members. The first was that at this point in time, African Americans didn't have the right to vote, and they should according to the constitution. President Johnson pointed this out in his speech and mentioned that by trying to to limit people from voting was unconstitutional. This is a very good point because it is absolutely true! The constitution and bill of rights say that everybody has a right to vote and should have a say in what happens where they work and live. This topic was reflected on in everyones blogs. The second big issue was that the issue being addressed (the violence in Selma, Alabama) was not just an issue there, not just an issue in the south, but an issue in the United States as a whole. This is a very good point, because this was at a time in the US where there was a lot of controversy between different states and sections of the US.