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In reply to the discussion: Florida bans 'critical race theory' from its classrooms [View all]Mosby
(16,263 posts)32. Interesting article at your link
https://lawdigitalcommons.bc.edu/bclr/vol40/iss3/6/
Critical race theorists attack the very foundations of the liberal legal order, including equality theory,' legal reasoning, 5 Enlightenment rationalism' and neutral principles of constitutional law.' These liberal
values, they allege, have no enduring basis in principle, but are mere social constructs calculated to legitimate white supremacy. 8 The rule of law, according to critical race theorists, is a false promise of principled government, and they have lost patience with false promises.' For them, the practice of law is just another front in the fight to achieve racial "liberation." 10 The "race-crits," as they call themselves,'' identify less with the
egalitarian integrationists who led the non-violent civil rights movement than with the black nationalists of the late 1960s who demanded "black power."' 2 While critical race theorists purport to share the liber-
als' goal of racial and social justice, they view that endeavor not as a matter of principle, but as a matter of simple group interest to be
achieved "by any means necessary." 13 They have no qualms arguing for jury nullification on the basis of racial affinity," hate-speech codes which criminalize bigoted expression'' or group rights doctrines which
would allow victims of historic racism to sue whites as a group for reparations.' 6 The harmful precedents such measures would establish is of little concern to the race-critstheir goal is minority advancement
at all costs.' 7 This Note criticizes CRT as au unprincipled, divisive and ultimately unhelpful attack on the liberal tradition ill America." First, race-crits fail to offer replacements for liberalism's core values.' Rath-
er, their postmodern rejection of all principles leaves them entirely "critical," while their narrow, interested stance renders them mere advocates within the liberal legal system, not theorists who might offer
better alternatives. 20 Second, despite their undeniable energy, the race-emits are remarkably unhelpful as legal and political advocates within the liberal system.
Critical race theorists attack the very foundations of the liberal legal order, including equality theory,' legal reasoning, 5 Enlightenment rationalism' and neutral principles of constitutional law.' These liberal
values, they allege, have no enduring basis in principle, but are mere social constructs calculated to legitimate white supremacy. 8 The rule of law, according to critical race theorists, is a false promise of principled government, and they have lost patience with false promises.' For them, the practice of law is just another front in the fight to achieve racial "liberation." 10 The "race-crits," as they call themselves,'' identify less with the
egalitarian integrationists who led the non-violent civil rights movement than with the black nationalists of the late 1960s who demanded "black power."' 2 While critical race theorists purport to share the liber-
als' goal of racial and social justice, they view that endeavor not as a matter of principle, but as a matter of simple group interest to be
achieved "by any means necessary." 13 They have no qualms arguing for jury nullification on the basis of racial affinity," hate-speech codes which criminalize bigoted expression'' or group rights doctrines which
would allow victims of historic racism to sue whites as a group for reparations.' 6 The harmful precedents such measures would establish is of little concern to the race-critstheir goal is minority advancement
at all costs.' 7 This Note criticizes CRT as au unprincipled, divisive and ultimately unhelpful attack on the liberal tradition ill America." First, race-crits fail to offer replacements for liberalism's core values.' Rath-
er, their postmodern rejection of all principles leaves them entirely "critical," while their narrow, interested stance renders them mere advocates within the liberal legal system, not theorists who might offer
better alternatives. 20 Second, despite their undeniable energy, the race-emits are remarkably unhelpful as legal and political advocates within the liberal system.
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That is what you get when people elect these nasty bastards. They are disgusting.
walkingman
Jun 2021
#1
Not gonna stop the discussion and knowledge at all. It will be taught in many cases at home. . . .
Lovie777
Jun 2021
#3
Some blue state should ban teaching kids that the 2A was meant to arm people against the government
Hugh_Lebowski
Jun 2021
#4
My instant impression, also. Abnormally stupid Republicans. Hate their cheesey smirks.
Judi Lynn
Jun 2021
#34
"Critical Race Theory" and "Defund the Police" are examples of fine sentiments
greenman3610
Jun 2021
#20
Critical theory is a form of scholarship. It is republicans who have taken an academic
Politicub
Jun 2021
#42
Just wear a cross and go to church for an hour; make it look good. Then screw 'em all
Evolve Dammit
Jun 2021
#28
As opposed to 'critical rascist theory' which is what DeSuckass is all about. n/t
iscooterliberally
Jun 2021
#31