Justice Clarence Thomas, Harry Jaffa, and the Declaration of Independence

Justice Clarence Thomas, Harry Jaffa, and the Declaration of Independence

Did the Declaration of Independence carry a hidden message of abolition of slavery? Justice Clarence Thomas and historian Harry Jaffa believe that, but legal scholar Wanjiru Njoya holds that such an interpretation pushes the envelope too far.

NJOYA: Justice Clarence Thomas, Harry Jaffa, and the Declaration of Independence

In a speech given on April 15 at the University of Texas, to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Justice Clarence Thomas explained the meaning of formal equality before the law, saying: Despite the multiplicity of laws and customs that reeked of bigotry, it was universally believed among those blacks with whom I ... Read more The post NJOYA: Justice Clarence Thomas, Harry Jaffa, and the Declaration of Independence…