Clarence Thomas never said affirmative action was important. Only that the application of the law was. He was misquoted and taken out of context by his opponents.
The gist of the article was that journalists for years have said the CT touts affirmative action as "paramount" to his success and getting into law school. BUT...he started law school in 1965 which was WAY before AA was on the scene. What was paramount for him was the Civil Rights Act of 1965, NOT affirmative action.
How could anybody think he got to where he is because of affirmative action! That stuff is just for liberals. Conservatives believe foremost in personal responsibility, perseverance, honesty and hard work. Color doesn't matter to us but many still think that's the case. But hey, we are WINNING.
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Clarence Thomas never said affirmative action was important. Only that the application of the law was. He was misquoted and taken out of context by his opponents.
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The gist of the article was that journalists for years have said the CT touts affirmative action as "paramount" to his success and getting into law school. BUT...he started law school in 1965 which was WAY before AA was on the scene. What was paramount for him was the Civil Rights Act of 1965, NOT affirmative action.
How could anybody think he got to where he is because of affirmative action! That stuff is just for liberals. Conservatives believe foremost in personal responsibility, perseverance, honesty and hard work. Color doesn't matter to us but many still think that's the case. But hey, we are WINNING.
Great example of selective journalism.