John Marshall Harlan ?
I recently read that the origin of the term politically correct originates in Russia where someone objected to an argument with the comment it was not factually correct. The arguer responded that the argument may not be factually correct, but it was politically correct. The same so clearly applies to these 'col…
I recently read that the origin of the term politically correct originates in Russia where someone objected to an argument with the comment it was not factually correct. The arguer responded that the argument may not be factually correct, but it was politically correct. The same so clearly applies to these 'color blind are racism in disguise' arguments. Thank you for putting the argument so cogently, and of course- factually correct !
Yes Mr. Ginensky, it was John Marshall Harlan, the Great Dissenter. The famous quote from his opinion in Plessy is,“Our Constitution is color-blind, and neither knows nor tolerates classes among citizens.”
John Marshall Harlan ?
I recently read that the origin of the term politically correct originates in Russia where someone objected to an argument with the comment it was not factually correct. The arguer responded that the argument may not be factually correct, but it was politically correct. The same so clearly applies to these 'color blind are racism in disguise' arguments. Thank you for putting the argument so cogently, and of course- factually correct !
Yes Mr. Ginensky, it was John Marshall Harlan, the Great Dissenter. The famous quote from his opinion in Plessy is,“Our Constitution is color-blind, and neither knows nor tolerates classes among citizens.”
It’s a product of the Frankfurt School. Very good explanation and backstory here:
https://youtu.be/q6c_dinY3fM
Thanks for the link- I'm listening.