Eyes have been glued to the newspapers every morning. From what I have heard, and seen, newsstand workers have been overwhelmed tremendously by the case of Plessy v. Ferguson. People who never really cared about state news are up and about, trying to get the inside scoop on the case. Yesterday, the Supreme Court made their decision regarding Plessy. You'll be surprised to hear that the decision was 7 to 1, in favor of Ferguson; Justice Josiah Brewer did not participate in the decision, and thus, only eight of the nine Justices were present. For many, there is reason to celebrate. They feel It is an astounding victory, one that will help keep this country as it always has been: seperate. But for others, those who were on Plessy's side through and through, have taken a hard hit with this decision. Plessy's case was not simply a matter of determining if he should have been allowed access to the train car of his choosing. It was a case that handled the fragile concept of equality our country is grappling with today. Plessy represented all who want the rights they deserve; those they are granted within our Constitution. Though Plessy has been defeated, we can walk away feeling accomplished. Plessy stood up for what he believed in, and opened the eyes of the public that "separate but equal" simply is not "equal." We must always remember Mr. Homer Plessy, and how he took a stand for justice. It is your time, our time, to take a cue from Plessy, and make a change. Someday, the country will see all that Plessy represented, and all that he should have achieved.
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