There's a Voting Rights Forum this Thursday at 7:30, at Seattle First Baptist Church. The 'Democratic Process' as it is practiced in this country may be better regulated than Nigeria but the basic principles of discrimination are still alive and kicking...here's what the group that's putting on the forum have to say:

"Citizens in Washington D.C. do not have full voting rights. Thousands of persons convicted of felonies who are not incarcerated do not have the right to vote in Washington State. Other voting restrictions place a burden on voters at the polls, particularly low-income, immigrant and minority citizens.

Moderated by Dorry Elias-Garcia, speakers will discuss current restrictions on voting and share personal experiences. Special guests include Ellen Berg, Bill Crepeau, Nadine Shiroma and Nancy Talner.

Co-sponsored by the ACLU of Washington, the Minority Executive Directors Coalition (MEDC), Raising Our Asian Pacific American Representation (ROAR) and the Hate Free Zone."

Check out more info on the event: http://lwvsea.brinkster.net/forum2.asp?id=366