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Adam Ginensky's avatar

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 !

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Allen C. Harlan's avatar

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.”

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Chana Goanna's avatar

It’s a product of the Frankfurt School. Very good explanation and backstory here:

https://youtu.be/q6c_dinY3fM

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Adam Ginensky's avatar

Thanks for the link- I'm listening.

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