Part of the reason voter suppression works is we've created this culture that says you don't challenge the outcome of elections unless the act is so egregious as to be absolutely clear on its face.
Interpretation
Voter suppression persists due to a societal belief that one should not question election results unless there is undeniable evidence of wrongdoing.
Stacey Abrams highlights the issue of voter suppression, emphasizing that societal norms discourage citizens from challenging election outcomes unless they are overtly and obviously flawed. This culture creates an environment where unjust practices can thrive because individuals feel inhibited from demanding accountability or questioning the fairness of elections.
In practice
During a discussion on election integrity, this quote could highlight the need for vigilance against voter suppression.
I grew up one of six children with working-class parents in the Deep South. My mother was a college librarian, and my father worked in a shipyard. I never saw them balance a checkbook, but they kept a roof over our heads and got all six of us into college.
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