US EditionThomas warns intolerance among younger generations will ‘infect’ courts
Thomas said progressivism replaces natural rights with government power and weakens constitutional protections, citing the Declaration of Independence’s principles.
- Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas warned that progressivism threatens American ideals by opposing the principles of the Declaration of Independence and seeking to replace God-given rights with rights granted by government.
- Thomas traced progressivism's rise to President Woodrow Wilson and linked it to historical injustices and harmful policies, arguing it conflicts with natural rights and founding principles.
- He urged Americans to reclaim civic engagement and responsibility, emphasizing that letting others control thought weakens the country and encouraging active participation to counteract political disengagement.
- Thomas emphasized the importance of courage and defending founding ideals during moments of challenge, encouraging citizens to recommit to the Declaration's principles.
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Justice Thomas Stands Up for the Declaration and Constitution – The American Spectator | USA News and Politics
The Fox News headline was straight to the point: “Justice Thomas warns progressivism is threat to America in rare public remarks,” as was the subtitle, “Thomas’s remarks urged young people to have courage and stand up for their ideals.” The story focused on the Justice’s recent remarks at the University of Texas at Austin. The Justice was appearing as a guest at a celebration of America’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of In…
Justice Thomas warns progressivism is a threat to America in rare public remarks - The Thinking Conservative News
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas issued a blistering critique of modern progressivism describing it as a threat to America's founding principles. The post Justice Thomas warns progressivism is a threat to America in rare public remarks appeared first on The Thinking Conservative News.
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'[T]here are too few people who are willing to do what it takes to do the right thing; to sacrifice the popularity, flattery, comfort, and security that are the purchase price for principle.'
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