The Hill Street Blahg

A few days ago I finished reading Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’s memoir titled My Grandfather’s Son. Once I began reading this amazing story of Thomas’s incredible journey from poverty to the Supreme Court, I couldn’t put the book down. I also found it hard to think of anyone whose portrayal differs more radically than that of Justice Thomas. Thomas has been portrayed by his political opponents as an angry and lonely man who sold his soul to “the man.” This supposedly being the result of the character assassination imposed on him by the Liberal Democrats and the media during his confirmation hearings. Nothing could be further from the truth about this amazing man and I could only wish to be half the man that he is.

Born to extreme material poverty in rural Georgia, Thomas was able to overcome his lot in life due to the values his semi-illiterate grandfather, Myers Anderson, instilled in him as a child. The story offers the reader in depth looks into self-discipline, practical wisdom, courage, and moral character. All which have been significant building blocks in the character of Clarence Thomas’s life.

I am truly grateful to have a man like Clarence Thomas sitting on the Supreme Court. It’s horrible how the usual suspect politicians besmirched Thomas (not to mention those Conservative nominees before him) during his confirmation hearings. The preferred tactic used by these self-serving Democrats on the judiciary committee is the wrath of personal destruction. It leaves me wondering why anyone of character would want to put themselves through the confirmation process to begin with but thank God they do.

I highly recommend the book to everyone. I’m confident those who chose to read this amazing story will feel the same as I do when they close the cover.