A three-judge panel for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit this morning struck down Michigan’s ban on government discrimination and preference on the basis of race, ethnicity, and sex because the ban violates the Equal Protection Clause of the U.S. Constitution. You can’t make this stuff up, folks. The good news is that I cannot imagine the decision will stand. The panel was divided 2–1, and the Republican appointees on the full Sixth Circuit outnumber the Democratic appointees 10–5. And then there’s the Supreme Court. Still, a disappointing decision.
Let me get this straight: The court rules "Proposal 2 unconstitutionally alters Michigan’s political structure by impermissibly burdening racial minorities."
So "we, the people" shall not alter our political structure? My Lord, if this thing stands, deep resentments will build over the courts imposition of whatever fancies THEM. "Citizen, you have no recourse" (unless you are a "progressive"). Oh, wait, didn't the Progressives make the referendum a keynote? To go over the head of "conservative" courts in the early 20th century? But now that this court is liberal, it's OK. Got it. The Left is relentlessly ruthless in pursuit of its ends "by any means necessary."
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"In order to preserve equal protection for all, we must discriminate against some, particularly white males and Asians. Because to treat everyone equally is to unfair or something."
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