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It wasn't brainwashing
I was hoping that degsme would reply to my earlier post because he obviously had insight in to the Seattle system. I disagree with Iwasblind because a lot of what you are saying is theory and makes for great t-shirt slogans. In reality a lot of these ideas don't pan out. Everyone grows up in a ''culture'' whether it is European, African, Asian, ...
Posted to The Breakfast Table by Kristine on July 14, 2007
"Benign neglect" returns.
Ah, if only there were some magical, cost-free way to undo the effects of history. But, alas, while de jure segregation was part and parcel of what leaves us with de facto segregation, it just wouldn't be fair to discomfort the majority by doing anything about it now. (Think of the children!) Sorry about that broken leg, guy, but surely you're ...
Posted to The Breakfast Table by BlueHue on June 28, 2007
The Return of Jim Crow
How are the lower courts to make practical use of today's decision? As Roberts and Alito cling to the facade of stare decisis that they affirmed in their confirmation hearings, yet overturn past decisions, in practice, what will the lower courts use for guidance? This virtually guarantees new lawsuits, while segregation drags on and damages the ...
Posted to The Breakfast Table by floridagirl25 on June 28, 2007