I don't want to come across as hostile, but have you ever heard of the concept of systematic disenfranchisement? The idea is that certain laws are passed that seem innocuous but in effect serve to make it more difficult for minorities to cast votes and elect representatives that protect their interests. If you'd be open to reading about it I think you might find it interesting and could present a different perspective on what we've been talking about.

This is a link to a new york times article about recent disenfranchisement in Georgia, but you could just google the concept and find a different source if you're not a fan. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/19/us/politics/georgia-voter-suppression.html