Justice Clarence Thomas on the Declaration of Independence
Justice Clarence Thomas delivered a lecture at the University of Texas at Austin on the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, emphasizing the self-evident truths and unalienable rights stated in the document. The speech received significant attention and sparked controversy, with some critics suggesting Thomas should apologize for his remarks.
Justice Clarence Thomas delivered a lecture on April 15 at the University of Texas at Austin to honor the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Thomas emphasized the importance of the document's statement that 'all men are created equal' and are endowed with 'certain unalienable Rights.' He shared personal experiences from his youth, highlighting that despite living in a segregated world, his community believed in the inherent equality of all people as taught by their faith and the Constitution. Thomas criticized the tendency to overcomplicate the Declaration's principles, suggesting they are often treated as esoteric philosophy rather than fundamental truths. The speech sparked controversy, with critic Jesse Wegman suggesting Thomas should apologize for his remarks.
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