Trial Post- Economic Argument

    Good afternoon. I come before you today to discuss our economy and how the separate but equal effect that resulted from Plessy v. Ferguson negatively affects the United States economy. 

    Think about how much it costs to create water fountains, schools, train cars, etc.; now take that price, and double it. This actively demonstrates the expense of having to uphold these absurd separate but “equal” policies. Think about all the money that our tax paying citizens contribute for the purpose of providing a superb education for their children. Now take this tax money and divide it half. Only half of the tax money is going to your child's schooling, transportation, water fountains, and restrooms. This does not provide our children with a superb lifestyle, it provides them with a substandard one.

     I am going to lay it out for you plain and simple. Upholding the Jim Crow, segregation, separate but equal, guidelines costs an arm and a leg from the federal government. Think about how much better your childrens’ education would be if you did not have to pay for double the amount of schools, staff, and books. Think about how the quality and quantity of public transportation such as buses, trains, ferries, and airplanes would all be greatly improved if we did not have to pay times two for everything. If we were to integrate all schools, public transports, and public accommodations, for the purpose of saving money, there would be more tax money available for military funding and spending. 

    To sum up everything that has been stated so far, segregation doubles federal spending on schools, restrooms, water fountains, public transports and faculty and staff to work them. It would be more beneficial to be integrated for the purpose of saving money and benefitting our nation's economic standing. The most important thing to focus our attention on is the education of our children. Do not provide your children with a substandard education because of this division and unnecessary separation. Do not deprive African American children of their right to have a lawful and aboveboard education and future. Afterall, these children are our legacy. They are the potential leaders, commanders, officers, and managers. They are the future of the United States of America and each and every one of them deserves a blue-ribbon education.