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Rearing its ugly head

Posted 29 Sep 2005 in disaster, racism

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During the whole “looters vs finders” hoo-hah that occurred in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, I was aggravated that so many folks made such a big deal about the idea of racism. Racism in the coverage, racism in the rescue efforts, and of course, racism in the White House (after all, isn’t that where all evil comes from nowadays?). It’s still a problem, to be sure. But it’s my opinion that racism isn’t nearly as prevalent as some would have us believe.

Well, boys and girls, just when I get to feeling like we’re making some baby steps in the direction of a colorblind society, look who mouths off and proves me wrong.

Tony’s got the shit on what Bill Bennett said yesterday. I wouldn’t have believed it if I didn’t hear it myself:

I do know that it’s true that if you wanted to reduce crime, you could — if that were your sole purpose, you could abort every black baby in this country, and your crime rate would go down. That would be an impossible, ridiculous, and morally reprehensible thing to do, but your crime rate would go down. So these far-out, these far-reaching, extensive extrapolations are, I think, tricky.

I’m gonna have to do more reading about this.

This really makes me sad. I’ve read and heard a bit of what Bennett’s said in the past, I’m shocked that he would say something so fucked up.

Posted by FullMetalPatriot
12th gen. American, Constitutionalist, Harley-riding Texan, gun owner & NRA member, blogger, illustrator, Florida Gator alumnus. #TCOT

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