Talk:Black Codes (United States)

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Question
In reference to this sentence in the opening paragraph, "Although Black Codes existed before the Civil War and although many Northern states had them, it was the Democrat-led Southern U.S. states that codified such laws in everyday practice.", I'm wondering what is the rationale for including the "Democrat-led" wording? I'm suspecting there is an ulterior motive based on current 2023 politics involved in this inclusion. Although I'm not an expert on Wikipedia writing standards, I'm doubtful the inclusion meets the neutrality standard. Also, I think any objective historical analysis would reveal that it didn't matter as to ones post-civil war party affiliation (Democrat, Republican, Whig, Independent, etc) in the Southern US - virtually all ruling white's in the south were in favor of Black Codes and if in the state legislatures would have, and did, vote in favor of these laws. I don't think the wording is necessary or unbiased or neutral and I will likely edit and remove the "Democrat-led" wording soon unless convinced otherwise. Thank you. Bobespirit2112 (talk) 15:20, 8 June 2023 (UTC)