SCOTUS Racism, 1896 style: Plessy v. Ferguson, 163 U.S. 537

[steve2470]

Last edited Sat Mar 14, 2015, 10:26 PM - Edit history (1)

First, a wiki link to introduce you to the racism.

Then, the horrendous opinion itself.

Where to start ? Consider this nasty gem:

The distinction between laws interfering with the political equality of the negro and those requiring the separation of the two races in schools, theatres and railway carriages has been frequently drawn by this court.

According to wiki, Plessy was never completely overturned by SCOTUS, although Brown ruled segregation in public education was unconstitutional.

We've come a long way in 119 years.

[marym625]

1. K&R!

But, I have to disagree with the "long way" Are you aware of the horrendous, current, voter suppression done by Republican law makers? And NO ONE is stopping it. Because of this, hundreds of thousands couldn't vote in the last election, in 28 States. Many are already barred from voting in 2016.

Post From White sheets to spreadsheets by Greg Palast


http://www.democraticunderground.com/10026325830

Then see reply 33, please. His report on Al Jazeeea America, "Jim Crow Returns"

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=6363365


Pretty horrendous, very racist, stuff.

[steve2470]

2. yes you're right, of course

I should have said "We've made progress".

[marym625]

3. No disrespect my friend

I just see us sliding backward at an increasing rate.