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The Flames from the Radical Muslim world are lit daily...................Did you see De Ja Vu today................................In Mali.........................The Return of Korematsu
Seventy years after the mass internment of Japanese Americans was upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court, the ugly ideas at the core of its decision are resurfacing.
“A Korematsu-type classification…will never again survive scrutiny,” Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg declared in a 1998 dissent. Justice Stephen Breyer wrote in a recent book that the decision was “thoroughly discredited.” Justice Antonin Scalia, who previously compared it to Dred Scott, said during a speech last year that Korematsu was unequivocally “wrong.” But he also warned about repeating the same mistake in the future.
“But you are kidding yourself if you think the same thing will not happen again,” he said.
He used a Latin expression to explain why. “Inter arma enim silent leges … In times of war, the laws fall silent.”
“That’s what was going on—the panic about the war and the invasion of the Pacific and whatnot,” Scalia said. “That’s what happens. It was wrong, but I would not be surprised to see it happen again—in time of war. It’s no justification but it is the reality.”
Expelling all Japanese Americans from the Pacific Coast would have seemed unthinkable in 1940. Then came the fear and paranoia that pervaded cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco after Pearl Harbor. Frenzied reports of Japanese submarines off Oregon and saboteurs in California fueled a climate in which extreme constitutional violations towards an unpopular few seemed reasonable to a fearful many.
Korematsu is a reminder that, in times of crisis, there will always be an unpopular minority to fear and opportunistic demagogues to demonize them. But central to the Bill of Rights’ purpose is the protection of the few from the cruelty of the many, no matter who that few or many may be.
Much More: The Return of Korematsu - The Atlantic
Islamic State’s Goal: “Eliminating the Grayzone” of Coexistence Between Muslims and the West
My fellow Americans - is this who we are? Is this what we have become?
It's amazing to listen to some conservatives argue illogically on BOTH sides of the issue. For example, Mark Levin absolutely excoriates FDR for Executive Order 9066 which led to the relocation and internment of Japanese Americans. Meanwhile he absolutely fans the flames of fear toward Muslims.
The Religion of Peace strikes again.............
We're not at war with a religion; we are war with fanatics of a particular religion. Seeing as how all religions can and do have fanatics that have engaged in bloodletting and purges at various times throughout history, you should be able to understand the difference. However, there's an even more important reason to make the distinction. It's this: Unless you're willing to engage in a protracted conflict with BILLIONS of Muslims, then you'd better learn the difference between the two.I have praised countries for fighting against ISIS and other extremist, but you have your head so far up your ass to notice................Play the Strawman with someone else............That dog doesn't hunt with me.
The Two edged sword.......................who the hell thinks they will give a damn what you think....................The Flames from the Radical Muslim world are lit daily...................Did you see De Ja Vu today................................In Mali.........................The Return of Korematsu
Seventy years after the mass internment of Japanese Americans was upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court, the ugly ideas at the core of its decision are resurfacing.
“A Korematsu-type classification…will never again survive scrutiny,” Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg declared in a 1998 dissent. Justice Stephen Breyer wrote in a recent book that the decision was “thoroughly discredited.” Justice Antonin Scalia, who previously compared it to Dred Scott, said during a speech last year that Korematsu was unequivocally “wrong.” But he also warned about repeating the same mistake in the future.
“But you are kidding yourself if you think the same thing will not happen again,” he said.
He used a Latin expression to explain why. “Inter arma enim silent leges … In times of war, the laws fall silent.”
“That’s what was going on—the panic about the war and the invasion of the Pacific and whatnot,” Scalia said. “That’s what happens. It was wrong, but I would not be surprised to see it happen again—in time of war. It’s no justification but it is the reality.”
Expelling all Japanese Americans from the Pacific Coast would have seemed unthinkable in 1940. Then came the fear and paranoia that pervaded cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco after Pearl Harbor. Frenzied reports of Japanese submarines off Oregon and saboteurs in California fueled a climate in which extreme constitutional violations towards an unpopular few seemed reasonable to a fearful many.
Korematsu is a reminder that, in times of crisis, there will always be an unpopular minority to fear and opportunistic demagogues to demonize them. But central to the Bill of Rights’ purpose is the protection of the few from the cruelty of the many, no matter who that few or many may be.
Much More: The Return of Korematsu - The Atlantic
Islamic State’s Goal: “Eliminating the Grayzone” of Coexistence Between Muslims and the West
My fellow Americans - is this who we are? Is this what we have become?
It's amazing to listen to some conservatives argue illogically on BOTH sides of the issue. For example, Mark Levin absolutely excoriates FDR for Executive Order 9066 which led to the relocation and internment of Japanese Americans. Meanwhile he absolutely fans the flames of fear toward Muslims.
The Religion of Peace strikes again.............
We're not at war with a religion; we are war with fanatics of a particular religion. Seeing as how all religions can and do have fanatics that have engaged in bloodletting and purges at various times throughout history, you should be able to understand the difference. However, there's an even more important reason to make the distinction. It's this: Unless you're willing to engage in a protracted conflict with BILLIONS of Muslims, then you'd better learn the difference between the two.
LOL! You've "praised countries for fighting against ISIS and other extremists"? Who the hell are you that they should give a damn what you think?
The Two edged sword.......................who the hell thinks they will give a damn what you think....................The Flames from the Radical Muslim world are lit daily...................Did you see De Ja Vu today................................In Mali.........................It's amazing to listen to some conservatives argue illogically on BOTH sides of the issue. For example, Mark Levin absolutely excoriates FDR for Executive Order 9066 which led to the relocation and internment of Japanese Americans. Meanwhile he absolutely fans the flames of fear toward Muslims.
The Religion of Peace strikes again.............
We're not at war with a religion; we are war with fanatics of a particular religion. Seeing as how all religions can and do have fanatics that have engaged in bloodletting and purges at various times throughout history, you should be able to understand the difference. However, there's an even more important reason to make the distinction. It's this: Unless you're willing to engage in a protracted conflict with BILLIONS of Muslims, then you'd better learn the difference between the two.
LOL! You've "praised countries for fighting against ISIS and other extremists"? Who the hell are you that they should give a damn what you think?
I certainly don't.
Your rabid hate and lies are entertaining. Please keep it up until November 2016.
I agree! Adolf Trump reminds me of Hitler and Rain Man Carson reminds me of Dr. Josef Mengele.
Some are, but Trump is talking about ALL Muslims - including American citizens.
