1.) I believe that Southern racist politicians chose to frame their defense of racial segregation through the language of “law and order” because they wanted to seem like they were in favor of aiding civil rights activists. During the 1950’s to 1960’s, many individuals of color embarked on a long journey in order to find a way for them to have equal opportunities compared to those whom were White. While this was no easy means for these activists, it became increasingly harder when many people were against their movement; Whites. In order to seem like the Southern politicians who were racist to not look as racist, they began to frame their defense through “Law and Order.” For example, according to the text it states, “The rhetoric of “law and order” was first mobilized in the late 1950s as Southern governors and law enforcement officials attempted to generate and mobilize white opposition to the Civil Rights Movement.” This quote from the text is a prime example of how “Law and Order” played a significant means of hiding the racist politicians. Many White’s were in opposition of civil rights activists because they did not want Blacks to have equality in various ways. By using these words, they were able to show that they were against White’s acting this way despite them feeling the same way in regards to the matter.

2.) The Southern Strategy was a method used by the Republican Party in order to increase political support amongst White voters by showing that they were for racism against African Americans. With this in mind, I believe that this method is still used in American politics because the United States still has racism. For instance, the South has always been considered to be the most racist part of the country and still is regardless of the era we are in. There are still even racist politicians and especially in the Republican Party. By supporting racist individual mindsets, it gives people the want to support a candidate who will look to benefit only a certain type of people. Let’s say Donald Trump for an example, he was a big icon for many Southern racists. Many racist individuals don’t appreciate the fact that Spanish people jump the boarders and he promised in his campaign that he would build a great wall to prevent illegal immigrants, he was known to not like certain backgrounds. Not only was this fuel for racism but he was a major icon to support such endeavors.