It’s true, there are a great many ignorant whites voting now; but so much the more need for stopping further addition to the ignorant vote.” There ought to be educational and property qualifications, he thought; but on no account would he permit negroes to avail themselves of these.
Reid argues against the inclusion of Black individuals in the voting process, advocating for educational and property qualifications.
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