Q 1: The rhetoric of law and order enables southern racist politicians to extend the longevity of outdated discriminatory policies while undoing their blatant faults. This allows them the ability to thrive post Civil Rights Movement with racist remarks in camouflage all while endorsing rapid racial change instead of learn from their past hatred fueled mistakes. The justice system will continue to interject punitive legislation strictly intended to oppress colored people from utilizing the focal point of crime.

Q 2: If we look at recent societal politics, I find it hard to believe that the Southern strategy truly still has influence. A large aspect that is a recurring theme is that in today’s political climate, communities have the ability to choose black leaders in the form of mayors, governors, Senate, etc. and we had President Obama for two terms which is magical in itself. In the most recent election, Kamala Harris who is not only a person of color but was elected as a black woman of color into being the United States’s Vice President. She made history and gave many people hope for the future.This would have not happened or have been possible if the past southern policies were still in affect. Hypothetically, if these policies were still in play, a slew of things possible today would no longer be possible including transportation, employment opportunities, institutions, and colored people facing prejudice which would be at the forefront of today’s political decision making as well as the public’s.