States' Rights and Local Control!

 

Individual states should have the authority to determine their own social policies without federal interference.

 

Local governments understand their communities better than the federal government.

 

Preservation of Social Order:

 

Racial segregation would reduce social conflict by keeping racial groups separate.

 

Rapid social integration has created tensions and instability.

 

Cultural Preservation:

 

Different racial groups have distinct cultures and traditions that would be better maintained through separation. Segregation is preserving cultural identity.

 

Freedom of Association:

 

Private businesses, schools, and organizations should be free to choose whom they associate with. Government mandated integration as an infringement on personal liberty.

 

Racial groups would have less conflict if they were separated.

 

States should have the right to set their own social policies.

 

Segregation preserved local traditions and cultural identities.

 

Separate institutions could provide services to different communities.