…And apparently, even less of the law, since Bakke was decided. The 1970s were long ago — and that case has all but been glossed over, with thousands of coats of now yellowed varnish.

He might actually read a few of the Supremes cases on the topic from the current Millennium.

Like the one… the Supremes decided in Grutter v. Bollinger, 539 U.S. 306 (2003). It held race conscious education decisions are within limits permissible, relying on “plus factors”.

So — in sum… Paul’s view of the law is over 40 years out of date.

Thus, Paul offers his readership… nonsense tonight. Pure nonsense.

No surprise there.

Evanston’s public schools here are regularly rated as among the very best, nationwide — and Northwestern University is our able and strong partner — in bringing cutting edge new methods into our classrooms. We are all the richer for it. Sit down, Paul.

[I might boast just a little more, and note that President Obama praised our local police reform efforts — by name in a tweet this past week. We are… what Paul most fears: capable, and progressive.]

Onward.