Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’ Must-Read Opinion on Affirmative Action Ruling

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas Delivers Powerful Opinion on Affirmative Action

In a groundbreaking decision striking down affirmative action, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has released a must-read concurring opinion that is both thought-provoking and inspiring. With his unique perspective as someone who was born into poverty in the Deep South during the Jim Crow Era, Thomas offers a poignant and powerful take on the issue.

Thomas begins his opinion by acknowledging the great failure of this country: slavery and its aftermath. He criticizes the Court’s misinterpretation of the Reconstruction Amendments, emphasizing that we should not repeat the mistakes of the past, even if we believe that our current arrangements are superior to the Constitution.

However, Thomas remains hopeful that America can move closer to a more perfect union that lives up to its promise, despite the ravages of past racism. He firmly believes in the principles enshrined in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, that all men are created equal and must be treated equally before the law.

While Thomas expresses understanding of the social and economic challenges faced by his race and all who suffer discrimination, he emphasizes that what truly matters is not the barriers they face, but how they choose to confront them. He firmly rejects the notion of racial determinism, stating that an individual’s race should not be blamed for everything that happens in their lives.

Thomas reserves his sharpest words for Justice Ketanji Brown-Jackson, the only other African American on the Court and the author of a dissenting opinion. He criticizes Jackson’s race-infused worldview, arguing that individuals are defined by their unique experiences, challenges, and accomplishments, not solely by their race. He warns against relying on so-called experts to determine racial justice, as history has shown that such movements often end disastrously.

The ruling has sparked intense debate, with some praising Thomas for his unwavering commitment to individualism and others calling for his removal from the Court. As one Twitter user aptly put it, this decision is seen as an exorcism prayer to banish left-wing lunatics.

This is why the Left wants him off the court.

This is an exorcism prayer to banish left-wing lunatics. pic.twitter.com/LDZK82Oh1n

— Comfortably Smug (@ComfortablySmug) June 29, 2023

The full ruling can be read here.

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