The Buck Decision
The Supreme Court's ruling allowed Carrie to be sterilized, highlighting a disturbing belief that her family's history justified such actions. Justice Holmes characterized her lineage as a threat to society, coining the phrase "three generations of imbeciles are enough" to support the eugenics movement. Despite her wishes, Carrie’s autonomy was disregarded, reflecting a grim reality where the opinions of the state outweighed individual rights.In this clip
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