John A. Evans engages in a classic political ploy of citing a fact or two and drawing the wrong conclusion. He states that "slavery and segregation were entirely controlled and promoted by the Solid Democrat South." Of course, this is true - BEFORE WWII. Starting with Truman's integration of the army the segregationist wing of the Democratic party fled to the Republican party where they were warmly welcomed.
He also states that "Republicans were the heroes of desegregation!" This is false. Throughout the 50's and beyond Republicans adamantly opposed civil rights legislation and desegregation.
He also praises Mr. Frank’s piece which was a factual listing of a handful of benefits Republicans provided and ignores their many and continuing efforts to deny the benefits of citizenship to Americans of color.
Steven Brown
Midtown
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