Do you find Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas interesting enough to purchase his new book?

I can't speak for all Blacks, but I for one, have never expected him to do anything for his race. For someone who was a strong "radical" for the enrichment of the Black race and equality for all, rather than uplifting Blacks he has turned his back on them (not that many of us care). When it's all said and done, people like him are more interested in fitting in. There was a need for Thurgood Marshall and his empowerment because of the times in which he lived. Today, we don't need such people as greatly as we did during the civil rights movement. Besides, there have been more people whom have helped others of all races. Blacks aren't always the victims, therefore, we don't always need a savior in human form just because a person of the same race has succeeded at something.

And no, I will NEVER buy his book. I bought Obama's books instead.

I tend to take issue with the thought that every black person who attains success should do something special for black people as a whole or do more for underprivileged communities than would be expected of a white person in the same position. We're all Americans and it behooves all of us to help each other and blacks who "make it" don't have any more responsibility towards the black community than any other community in distress. It would be great if certain demographics could admit that they have issues and need help outside of the confines of race baiting conversations when they feel the need to tell everyone how bad they and their ancestors had it but what are you going to do?

That being said, Clarence Thomas cannot even be mentioned in the same sentence as Thurgood Marshall. Marshall was a brilliant man who did more for the legal system than Thomas could even conceive. I also remember writing a paper on him in high school that was supposed to analyze the whole Anita Hill scandal. I developed a real aversion to him as a result of my research. It's possible that he could have changed (I wrote that paper years after the fact) but it doesn't really matter to me. I will not be purchasing his book.

NO

even the most illiterate black athlete is kind enough to help his own mother

Clarence Thomas' mother was still in the same situation she lived in when he was brought up

if i were to overlook the things he has not done for our community and just look at his career, he still does not measure up to anything great

he is a poor jurist, not a great man of the law...even people with his views and beliefs agree

Mr. Marshall, for all his personal faults, was a great legal mind at least

Mr. Marshall is the type of Black man who thinks he accomplished everything on his OWN. If it were not for our ancestors, certain past events, and certain organizations Mr. Thomas would not be where is today.

I agree with soulflower he is not that great...

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Oh, well don't get me wrong. I don't think Blacks are obligated to successful Black's money (ex: Oprah), but the "I got here on my own and I don't owe you anything" attitude is...so nasty.

Sounds like you'd like him more if he was a pandering, whining fool like Sharpton or Jackson.

Why do the majority of black Americans seem to think that only those on the far left are their advocates?

clarence who ??