rehmwa 2 #201 May 27, 2004 QuoteAA is a poor solution but it is a solution and is the only solution that has been politically palatable. The K-12 education system is still unequal and badly needs to be fixed, but fixing that is political suicide. If it makes it worse, then it's not a 'solution', not even a 'poor solution' - it's a problem. Teaching our kids is about parents, I don't see your link to the K-12, which messes up anytime it tries to get into teaching right and wrong rather than simple classroom subjects. And yes, it's a shame that political suicide keeps people from doing what is right. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #202 May 27, 2004 QuoteWhy shouldn't the Government get involved The Government was involved when it allowed Racism & Oppression to go unchecked and some cases actually nurtured it. And you are taking the past actions of the government as a good indicator that it can do good in this situation? Why should we trust the government that "allowed Racism and Oppression to go unchecked and in some cases actually nurtured it" to do any better now? No thanks, I'd prefer to leave important things in the hands of the people, rather than some federal bureaucracy.-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #203 May 27, 2004 While I agree, in general, that the role of the fed should be limited. One of the core tasks I think it should be there for is to insure teh protection of civil rights. Yes, AA is more than that, but it's in the right category. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
