1. Doesn't the extreme overrepresentation of Blacks in professional sports seriously undercut the theory of systemic racism? It's the most primo occupation in America, one almost all children (particularly males) dream of.
2. Dr. Loury has pointed out that when we say, "Blacks are underrepresented on Wall Street" we are also saying -- whether we acknowledge it or not -- "Jews are overrepresented on Wall Street." If we take the first as evidence of "systemic racism," are we forced to take the second as evidence of "a Jewish cabal"? The latter is rightfully accepted as a hateful conspiracy theory. The former is propagated as unassailable truth; question it at your own risk.
I continue to believe the political strategy of emphasizing identity group above all is one of the most destructive things imaginable.
A couple of direct man-in-the-street questions:
1. Doesn't the extreme overrepresentation of Blacks in professional sports seriously undercut the theory of systemic racism? It's the most primo occupation in America, one almost all children (particularly males) dream of.
2. Dr. Loury has pointed out that when we say, "Blacks are underrepresented on Wall Street" we are also saying -- whether we acknowledge it or not -- "Jews are overrepresented on Wall Street." If we take the first as evidence of "systemic racism," are we forced to take the second as evidence of "a Jewish cabal"? The latter is rightfully accepted as a hateful conspiracy theory. The former is propagated as unassailable truth; question it at your own risk.
I continue to believe the political strategy of emphasizing identity group above all is one of the most destructive things imaginable.