Justice Harlan wrote out the losing argument because quite frankly though he would of rather been on the winning side, he had to tell the truth. Justice Harlan felt that he needed to pave a way for the constitution and that the constitution is "color blind". He felt that all races were of pride and of equality in rights and of life. He argued that Louisiana had equal rights yet didn't completely follow it. By writing it out rather than keeping it to himself he sought out bringing awareness and informing the people in order to bring about change. I think that his argument, personally, is very valid and informative and brings up a lot of incredibly innovative points for the time.
For 1896, I feel that the people would probably think that his claims were outlandish and out of the norm, unruly perhaps. Further, in 2016 it makes sense that the people would agree with these claims and think that he makes relatively substantial arguments advocating for equality. His dissenting opinion (the losing side/opinion) sheds light that from there to here a lot has changed. The supreme courts have recognized what was happening and therefore established universal freedom. Furthermore, the world has changed for the better in a more equal system. A way where people are more happy and connected in that universal way.
http://chnm.gmu.edu/courses/nclc375/harlan.html
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