Justice Thomas hails US Constitution as common bedrock in divided America
Thomas said the Constitution and free speech can help unite a divided country as Americans prepare to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary.
- Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas urged Americans to honor the 250th anniversary of independence by standing up for their beliefs, noting that the U.S. Constitution protects free speech and serves as a common foundation amid divisions.
- Thomas stated that despite disagreements, Americans must share common values or risk losing their country.
- He emphasized the importance of founding documents as treasured symbols, regardless of differing opinions on their amendments or interpretations.
- Thomas highlighted teachings of equality from birth and referenced historical figures like Frederick Douglass and Martin Luther King, who spoke about rights beyond human authority.
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Justice Clarence Thomas hails US Constitution as common bedrock in divided America
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas urged Americans to mark the nation's 250th anniversary by defending deeply held beliefs and protecting free speech rather than relying on patriotic slogans or celebrations
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Justice Thomas hails US Constitution as common bedrock in divided America
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas urged Americans to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary by defending deeply held beliefs and protecting free speech rather than relying on patriotic slogans or celebrations.
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