Justice Clarence Thomas, (1948- ) U.S. Supreme Court Justice Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Justice Clarence Thomas Quote “Government cannot make us equal; it can only recognize, respect, and protect us as equal before the law.”Justice Clarence Thomas ~ Justice Clarence Thomas (1948- ) U.S. Supreme Court Justice Diversity , Equality , Government , Responsibility , Black Ratings and Comments Reply Mike, Norwalk 1/24/07 Ahhh, that the application thereof was the rule not the exception. 1 Reply Dick, Fort Worth 1/24/07 This statement is a test of one's objectivity. It must be remembered that words are not responsible for their source. In this case it is the words that are right. Reply Anonymous, Reston, VA US 1/24/07 Reply Joe, Rochester, MI 1/24/07 Government creates laws which make us unequal, laws which recognize, respect and protect specific people (blacks, gays, women, etc.). These laws cause disrespect and harm, by discriminating against those not covered under the law. The Supreme Court should strike down all laws which do not apply to all citizens. Reply E Archer, NYC 1/26/07 True. But what happens when the government oversteps these bounds? What real recourse is there for the People? 1 Reply Warrdoc, Elk Grove,CA. 5/19/15 Come on! we know damn well what the recourse is, we just haven't gotten there yet. Reply Bob, Ferrisburgh 5/19/15 Justice Thomas sums it up and achieves the correct totality. "Go to the head of the class, Clarence." Reply jim k, Austin 5/19/15 Reply Ronw13, Yachats Or 5/19/15 SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Justice Clarence Thomas quote is found in these categories: Diversity quotes Equality quotes Government quotes Responsibility quotes Black quotes About Justice Clarence Thomas Bio of Justice Clarence Thomas Quotations by Justice Clarence Thomas Books by/about Justice Clarence Thomas Justice Clarence Thomas videos Justice Clarence Thomas on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Justice Clarence Thomas