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We have a problem in poor communities. Black communities are disproportionately poor due to historical factors. The problem isn't that we tap-dance around the
by kaonashi 14y ago
We have a problem in poor communities. Black communities are disproportionately poor due to historical factors. The problem isn't that we tap-dance around the issue, the problem is we don't like the solutions.
- enjo 14y agoWhat are the solutions?
- kaonashi 14y agoInvestment in poor communities.
- enjo 14y agoThat seems..vague. What are we investing in? More money for schools? More money for roads? Mor money for...? Is there data to suggest that it works?
- paulhauggis 14y agoThey tried that in Detroit...
- kaonashi 14y agoYes, and certain people in Detroit didn't like the solution, so they bolted and the whole city collapsed. They didn't seem to like the solution.
- Jach 14y agoI second the other commenter. What are you advocating specifically that we don't like? Throwing money at poor black (and white) communities such that the individuals can live without having to work, or bringing back slavery (for poor whites and blacks) with a twist of being enforced as a contract between slave and master? Something else?
- rsanchez1 14y agoThe problem is that we are more concerned with political correctness than solutions, and it's not PC to associate economical and educational problems with race and ethnicity.
- kaonashi 14y agoIt's not PC to do so in an extremely crude fashion that does nothing to illuminate problems nor suggest ways forward.