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I just talked to a 94-year-old man in the 53206 zip code - one of the most disenfranchised areas of Milwaukee. He is so ill he can’t get out of bed but was begging me to try and find him a ride to the polls. He said he was willing to die to make sure he voted (1/THREAD)
I told him that he would be better off staying home and not risking his already fragile health. He said he was one of the only people in his family eligible to vote and wanted to do his duty to society. It broke me down telling him that he should stay home. (2/)
THIS IS WHAT REPUBLICANS WANT. People like Don, who are at the highest risk for contracting COVID-19, are unable to make their voices heard in this crucial election. 53206 is one of the ZIP codes in Milwaukee that’s been packed like sardines into 5 polling places (3/)
WHICH IS A FURTHER PUBLIC HEALTH RISK. It’s also one of the ZIP codes that has a high prevalence of COVID-19 and is a primarily Black area. Republicans, SCOWIS and SCOTUS knew exactly what they were doing yesterday - mass disenfranchisement of voters of color. (4/)
This election is undemocratic and dangerous. If you are like Don - have not voted and are at risk for COVID-19, PLEASE STAY HOME. Your life and health depends on it. If you are voting, please follow CDC safety guidelines and prepare for long lines. (5/)
Don, we’re all with you. Get well soon and we’ll protect our democracy from here and make sure as many people are able to vote as possible. (6/6)
hi also!!! since this is getting considerable attention! please support your local mutual aid group! i have been working with Dane County Community Defense for the last ~3 weeks and they could really use some support to continue to feed our neighbors! https://tinyurl.com/quarantine-volunteer
