--- "Brenda J. Walker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
> I've never missed an election.  My dad served in the
> army only to return to his 
> home town in the Jim Crow south where folks were
> physically blocked from the 
> polling place.  So every time I punch the card I
> feel like I'm honoring him.

I've never understood the meaning of "Jim Crow".  I
can tell by context, but does anyone have any idea how
the expression came about?  Just curious and your
using the expression reminded me it was one of those
things I always wanted to ask, but never remember to!
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