I've always said that at the end of the day, on a legal issue, I think a wise old woman and a wise old man are going to reach the same conclusion.
Sandra Day O'ConnorRead
We expect that 25 years from now, the use of racial preferences will no longer be necessary to further the interest approved today.
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What this quote means
Racial preferences should eventually be unnecessary as society progresses towards equality.
This quote by Sandra Day O'Connor reflects a hope for a future where racial preferences or affirmative actions are no longer needed to achieve equity and opportunity among different racial groups. It emphasizes the belief that societal progress, education, and cultural changes will ultimately lead to a more just society where individuals are judged on their merits rather than their race.
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Racial PreferencesEqualityFutureProgressSociety
In practice
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During a lecture on social justice, one might say, 'As Sandra Day O'Connor predicted, we hope that racial preferences will no longer be necessary in the future.'
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