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Thursday, June 29. 2023

Justice Thomas' comment

The Supremes' decision on affirmative action, I think, will make no practical difference. It's very American, though, to say that nobody is special. 


His comment on Justice Roberts' majority decision:


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Thank God for Justice Thomas. Brilliant and brave; a great combination. We are blessed to have him.
#1 PCB on 2023-06-29 21:59 (Reply)
Still my favorite justice and not a motormouth. Understands the Constitution, listens to the arguments and makes a decision. His smile and laugh are a bonus feature.
#2 indyjonesouthere on 2023-06-29 22:14 (Reply)
"No practical difference"? I doubt it. They will have a hard time explaining the remarkable uniformity (+/- 1% over decades) of the past racial composition of their incoming classes if that continues. I do agree that they'll try to continue discriminating as best they can, because nobody wants to face the fact that not many blacks can really do the work (KBJ being a prime example).
#3 Hairless Joe on 2023-06-30 09:37 (Reply)
It is my understanding that one of the unintended consequences of "affirmative action" was that kids who were seriously unqualified for the rather rarified atmosphere of the elite unis found themselves in classes for which they were woefully underprepared and - therefore - dropped out or were failed. Had those kids been directed towards institutions better to their abilities and interests, a lot of harm would have been avoided.
This is not so say that a certain minority (AKA "blacks") do not have the ability to succeed at a high level (think Justice Thomas); it's just that a lot of them - as in a lot of whites or other colours - are not suited to studying at these "elite" institutions. Better they succeed (as will a majorty of white students) at a "lesser" uni or even at a tech school than to be shoved up to an "elite" uni when they are bound to fail.
#4 Frances on 2023-07-02 22:01 (Reply)

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