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You can say that about blacks (esp males): they're more risky. Just because you're not supposed to look at those actuarial tables, doesn't mean it's not a stati
by millermp12 10y ago
You can say that about blacks (esp males): they're more risky. Just because you're not supposed to look at those actuarial tables, doesn't mean it's not a statistical reality.
- awesomerobot 10y agoMaybe the car insurance example was bad, but I think the situation is a little more complex than pure statistics. The US has a very long history of racism against minorities. It's been difficult to get a strong system in place to combat racism. Ageism against young people has a built in correction system called aging.
- oh_sigh 10y agoBut what if black people at any age are more costly investment than white people at any age?
- prmph 10y agoBut is that not what the review system is for? What prevents a host from reviewing potential guests' history on a case-by-case basis to determine their level of risk?
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- exolymph 10y agoBlack men are more risky because of a history of systemic racism forcing them into situations where they need survival and status systems outside of the law. Young people are more risky because young people are impulsive and stupid. So it seems appropriate to treat these two things differently.