Clarence Thomas

In Conversation at the 92nd Street Y

By: Clarence Thomas

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas speaks with Jan Crawford Greenberg on his career in the court system, his shift in ideology from radical to conservative, and his opinions on affirmative action and the limits of the power of the court. Clarence Thomas is a graduate of Yale University Law School and the author of My Grandfather's Son: A Memoir.

Jan Crawford Greenberg is a legal correspondent with ABC News and author of Supreme Conflict: The Inside Story of the Struggle for Control of the United States Supreme Court.

©2007 92nd Street Young Men's and Young Women's Hebrew Association (P)2007 92nd Street Young Men's and Young Women's Hebrew Association

Great man, great interview.

Good job by the interviewer extracting interesting answers from him. Only wish the interview had gone on longer!

What an amazing man and justice

I loved it. It is fascinating how a man so smart is treated so poorly because he thinks for himself and not in line with what people think he should think. Justice Thomas gives us a view of how the Supreme Court should operate.
People often ask the question, "If you could have dinner with anyone in the world who would it be?" Justice Thomas would be my pick. No question!

a new public Hero Of Mine

I never knew anyting about Judge Thomas other than what I watch on TV or read in the newspapers...what a bunch of gobbledygook! shame on me for not reading about the man and about his judicial decisions. I am grateful to almighty God the Creator that Clarence Thomas is on the Supreme Court. Thank you judge Thomas for sharing your brilliant insights, your faith, and your convictions.

Great perspective by a great jurist

Understanding Thomas' outlook on the role of the court and his self imposed limitations on what he can rightly do, even when his personal beliefs conflict with the law, is critical to realizing it is not the job of the Supreme Court to set things right, or to do what's right, or to be in line with popular opinion. He is what's right about the Court.

this is a good way to understand the brilliance of

I thank God for Clarence Thomas. The contribution he makes to our society is without measure. I am embarassed that he has had to endure so much unfair treatment in his lifetime, but he has clearly survived and thrived. I am greatful.