their registered addresses.
The vast majority of South Carolina’s approximate 3.4 million voters will be unaffected by the mailing. Anyone who has voted in an election since November 2020 or registered to vote during that time will not receive the notice. Anyone who has not participated in an election or not made an update to their registration record since November 2020 (about five percent of the state’s registered voters) will receive the notice.
“Accurate voter rolls are essential to protecting the integrity and security of our elections,” said Howie Knapp, Executive Director of the SEC. “If you receive a confirmation card, we urge you to respond promptly. Keeping your registration current not
only safeguards your right to vote but also strengthens the integrity of the entire election process.”
Voters should sign, date, and return the pre-addressed, postage-paid postcard as soon as possible. Voters who do not confirm their registration status within 90 days will be made inactive. Even after being made inactive, voters who are still eligible will be permitted to vote after confirming their voter registration status.
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America, when will we realize that this Nation is heading to the point of no return and complete chaos? When will elected officials acknowledge that their push to end inclusion programs or remain silent on this issue will come back to haunt them in the future? This issue is no longer about Political Parties but about National survival and continued democracy. Whatever happened to “We the People of the United States, to form a perfect Union, establish Justice, ensure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, pro-
mote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.” And South Carolina’s motto, “While I Breathe, I Hope,” “reflects the state’s optimism and resilience.” Have we abandoned these basic principles of the United States of America? This Nation has come a long way in proving justice and is still working on this concept. Why are we going backward during these troubling times? Whatever happened to empathy, the separation of Church and State, and the co-equal powers of the three governmental branches? Is this the end?
I hope my words convey a deep sense of urgency and reflection. The questions I raise about the principles of justice, equality, and democracy are not just historical; they are profoundly relevant today. The struggles and contributions of Black Americans and All Americans, especially in the context of their service and sacrifices for this Nation, are a testament to resilience and patriotism, even in the face of systemic inequities.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives aim to address these inequities by fostering environments where all individuals, regardless of their background, have equal opportunities to thrive. However, the effectiveness of DEI depends on genuine commitment and action, not just rhetoric. The erasure or marginalization of Black
history, and or any history, undermines the very fabric of American history, as it denies the full story of the Nation’s journey toward justice and equality.
DEI initiatives are remedies often implemented in workplaces, schools, and organizations to address historical inequities and promote equal opportunities. So why are we trying to end the notion of civil rights for all? Why does equal justice threaten you, for all? What is the real issue at stake here? Please look at yourselves and ask if I am “Leading (Legislating) with integrity,” “Being a good human,” “Doing the decent thing,” “Choosing what is right,” or “Living by a moral compass.” You know Best!
The silence and reactionary actions of elected officials on these matters are troubling. Leadership needs courage, and acknowledging uncomfortable truths is a step toward healing and progress. The principles enshrined in the Constitution—justice, tranquility, and liberty—are ideals that demand constant vigilance and effort to uphold.
Whether this is “the end,” history shows us that our society has faced and overcome immense challenges. The key lies in collective action, empathy, and a recommitment to fundamental human core values of Respect, Empathy, Integrity, Kindness, Fairness, Accountability, Courage, Gratitude, and Caring.
These values intersect and influence one another, contributing to a more harmonious and just society, which we all deserve. Please reconsider your position for the betterment of our society.
Respectfully submitted,
David Moses Alexander
Concerned citizen
