12 years ago today...
 

Mississippi finally ratified the 13th Amendment and abolished slavery in their state.

Yes, I repeat, 12 years ago.... :(

Just 12 years ago, that's crazy.

1995... as opposed to 1865 like the rest of the country.

have a link?

http://www.usconstitution.net/constamnotes.html#Am13

Last sentence in the 13th Amendment paragraph.

holy shit. Talk about lagging.

This is the guy that informed the Mississippi Legislature they never ratified the amendment
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregory_Watson

truly amazing, I actually remember that day going ... WTF ?

Isn't it funny how they leave this sort of stuff out of our education system? Do you ever remember learning about the 13th Amendment and hearing "Oh and by the way, Mississippi still hasn't abolished slavery yet". I'd think that would be somewhat important to know.

we dont want thinkers

we want workers

Exactly, because workers = tax payers.

Woman think that woman's liberation was a giant victory for them, what it was in reality was a 200% increase for the IRS.

And that is what is hurting our country the most right now...

its a big club and YOU AINT IN IT !

education

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12 years?...it's amazing!

incredible! ..

Just 12 years ago, that's very crazy

Just 12 years ago, that's very crazy

sorry...

haha... jesus

I guess in another 100 years they'll make multi-race water fountains and allow anyone to sit at the front of the bus

Bunch of pussies, caving in to peer pressure.

Talk about behind the times

yikes, didn't know that. gfy history lesson :thumbsup

Time is so runing fast!