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There is no need to justify it.Speaking of justification, however, are you able to justify the practice of homosexuality?
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There is no need to justify it.Speaking of justification, however, are you able to justify the practice of homosexuality?
What's "family-unfriendly" about a kiss? And how does it "appear out of nowhere"? Its depicting the end of a wedding ceremony - it's pretty obvious that there's going to be a kiss.
And are you seriously suggesting that kisses should never be depicted on screen?
What a load of crap.As you know from biology, this advertised union and kiss can never produce children.
So do you therefore believe it should be illegal or immoral for infertile people to get married?The word family, when it comes to weddings, means children and heirs to the family. Mothers, as a rule, want grandchildren from their daughters, so they participate in one of the most enjoyable phases of an older mother's life and right of passage.
As you know from biology, this advertised union and kiss can never produce children. This is not a natural combination designed for that purpose. There is only one such natural combination; XY and XX.
Point number one:These mothers got protective and defensive since do not want their daughters influenced by Hollywood and Progressive population control gimmicks, trying to rob them of their natural future. That one lesbian couple symbolized robbing two families and their matriarchs of grandchildren.
Why wouldn't you believe that it's sincere??Well - at least you're attempting to be consistent here - even if I do not believe it is sincere.
The subject matter we are talking about is still "current," unfortunately. Hence my statement.I would draw your attention to the fact that "long-lasting" does not necessarily include "current", which is the focus of this discussion.
ImmortalFlame has given you several examples.Can you point to any current examples of systemic oppression faced by African Americans based on their skin color?
Nonsense.The word family, when it comes to weddings, means children and heirs to the family. Mothers, as a rule, want grandchildren from their daughters, so they participate in one of the most enjoyable phases of an older mother's life and right of passage.
As you know from biology, this advertised union and kiss can never produce children. This is not a natural combination designed for that purpose. There is only one such natural combination; XY and XX.
These mothers got protective and defensive since do not want their daughters influenced by Hollywood and Progressive population control gimmicks, trying to rob them of their natural future. That one lesbian couple symbolized robbing two families and their matriarchs of grandchildren.
Let me try to clarify this briefly.Remember, he was the guy you voted for @columbus claim that me sharing my opinion was "similar" to raping a child.
Sure, that's easy.Speaking of justification, however, are you able to justify the practice of homosexuality?
Here's another aspect of the problems with you sharing your beliefs with impressionable youth.Also, if anyone were to follow the entirety of our discussion they would see that I only continued to share my beliefs when you'd ask me further questions.
I would say the same in regards to the African-American community and culture.I would say our society is structured in such a way that men are often more encouraged to or more able to commit illegal acts.
It is not a false equivalence.In any case, this is false equivalence, because women often still received stricter sentences than men do for the same crime, and are less likely to be believed as witnesses.
Let me stop you right there - because you ask me questions like these all throughout your posts - as not-so-veiled attempts to paint me as a racist.The question is: why do you think that is?
For example, do you believe that black people are somehow just GENETICALLY predisposed to commit more crime?
I am inclined to the first option and because of this inclination I cannot come fully on board with the second.1) The environments in which a large amount of criminality germinates (for example, poverty) tends to be more commonly found in black communities.
Or:
2) Black people are disproportionately targeted as the perpetrators of crimes, regardless of the rate at which they actually commit them (i.e: even if we assume a black person and a white white person are equally likely to commit a criminal act, even if BOTH DO, the black person is more likely to be tried and found guilty).
Or, of course, some combination of the above factors.
Why does poverty lead to crime?Once you've established that, you then have to go further and ask WHY are the above things true.
That depends on what you consider an “injustice”.It is, for example, simply true that black people tend to received harsher sentences than white people do for the same crimes, so there must be at least a degree of systemic injustice.
Not at all. As I said in my previous post to you - it’s based on culture - not race.But even if we ignore this and assume that there is no systemic injustice in punishing black people and all black convictions are as equally valid as white convictions, you still have to deal with the question of why a disproportionate number of black people commit crimes, and - unless you are a massive racist - the only reasonable conclusion to come to is that American society functions in such a way that makes it simply more likely on average for black people to commit crimes, which means that there must still be some form of systemic injustice.
It is a fact that African-Americans commit a disproportionate amount of crime. It is not racist to state facts.Because, if the system were completely fair, the only explanation would be that black people are inherently more likely to be criminals, which is blatantly racist (and not supported by any evidence whatsoever).
You claimed that the fact that African-Americans were more likely to be arrested than “non-Hispanic” Whites was evidence of racism.This is a perfect example of why you're not equipped to judge whether or not systemic oppression exists. You honestly believe that you cannot be systemically oppressed because of the colour of your skin unless the people oppressing you specifically state that it's the colour of your skin that is the reason for it. Think about that for a few minutes, and you should see the flaw in it.
Not according to the source you provided.Because that's literally the only difference.
I’m all ears. Explain how credit is a system that oppresses black people.Then you must ask the question "why do black people regularly have worse credit?"
You're essentially laying out the ways in which systems exist that oppress black people.
Are you claiming that feminists do not argue that women are less likely to be promoted?I'm certain you're completely unfamiliar with any feminist "script".
Again - it is cultural. They are taught - by someone in their community - to resist the authority of law enforcement.Again - WHY DO YOU THINK THAT IS?
This makes no sense.Or do you possibly think that black people are more likely to flee because they are more likely to be beaten and killed by the police than white people are?
Do you have another source for this other than Vox?This argument also ignores the fact that black people are far more likely to be assaulted by police officers than white people are - even when they do not flee or resist arrest. They are also more likely to target black people for arrest in general, regardless of actual crime rates. For example, even when rates of drug use between black and white people are roughly the same, black people are still more than twice as likely to be arrested for drug-related crimes
Why do I think this is not an example of systemic oppression or why do I think African-Americans are more likely to be victims of violence in general?And why do you think that is?
You think it’s just a coincidence that the most impoverished African-American communities are located in Democrat-ran cities?Of course you do.
Now you know how I feel when you and others keep claiming that African-Americans are perpetual victims and that all their problems are the result of racism.I'm just going to ignore this incredibly annoying recurring nonsense.
Neither party can force anyone to run for office or work for the government.Problem is, neither party is representing minorities proportionately. Even if we're not talking about electable individuals and just the workers and speakers within government.
On the contrary - race seems to be your only point.Not the point, and you know it.
Ugh. You’re just…ugh.Your naivety.
What? That has not been what we are talking about.If you're unwilling to understand or accept how race can play a significant role in electoral processes, I can't help you.
You said in Post #608,That's not something I said. I said people are actively discouraged from voting for black candidates - not that it is the ONLY reason they lose an election.
How?A system that is regularly set up to discourage minority groups from being represented.
Not all African-Americans are poor.I don't have to - you've already said it all yourself. Black people are poorer, more likely to be punished disproportionately and come from communities with less opportunities.
That’s a weird way to say - Because he was black.By being a great speaker and politician, and arriving at a time when the electorate desired a politician with his policies.
Also, having one white parent might have helped.
First off - the U.S. Presidency is the ultimate example of success.It really doesn't. Having one positive example of success within a group does not mean that the system isn't set up unfairly against that particular group.
Only to the very simple-minded. Or those looking for confirmation bias.I don't. But when you look at all of the available data and ASK where the disparity comes from, your only real options are systemic injustice or just "black people are inferior".
Read the first source you provided.Such as...?
I skipped over some of your comments. They were very repetitive.I hate to say it, but - who here believes a magic man nailed to some wood came back to life, again?
Yeah...this never happened.It's hilarious that you say this after this post that lays out all the ways in which systemic oppression exists.
The question is why do you think that is?I would say the same in regards to the African-American community and culture.
It is structured in such a way that its members are encouraged to and are more able to commit illegal acts.
False. Other variable HAVE been considered. This wasn't a conclusion I jumped to randomly. The fact is that the other variables are not sufficient enough to explain the widespread discrepancy.It is not a false equivalence.
When you see a disproportionate amount of African-Americans in prison - you immediately assume racism - without considering any other variables.
No, because the frameworks are different. It's not just about sheer number within the demographic, it's about what the social causes are that lead to it. When you consider that men are often seen as physically more capable, more encouraged to violence, more associated with criminality, and generally given more agency than women, it's not hard to understand why men tend to commit more crime - and it's not because of a systemic bias against men. The difference between that and racial representation are significant, because what is consistently observed is black people being arrested more often, more often charged, and serving longer sentences regardless of actual crime rates. If crime rates between men and women were the same, but the arrest rate between men and women were disproportionately male, that might indicate an issue. But the rates are not the same - men DO commit significantly more crime than women. And the reasons for this are myriad, but can be accounted for by a variety of factors that do not includes sexism against men (again, you only need look around you to see American society is hugely centered around men). The discrepancy between race cannot be equally dismissed, because not only is it more significantly disproportionate, it is indicative of a longer history of racism in the USA.If you were consistent - you would also assume sexism because of the disproportionate number of males to females in prison.
Because they actually do. And part of it is sexism, but not the part of it you think. The variables CANNOT account for why black people are more likely be arrested and serve longer sentences than white people in thousands of cases.However - as you have clearly pointed out - you consider other variables to explain the disproportionate number of males to females in prison.
I do.Why don’t you consider other variables when looking at the disproportionate amount of African-Americans in prison other than racism?
No, I'm actually doing the opposite. I'm giving you the opportunity to openly state that you are NOT racist.Let me stop you right there - because you ask me questions like these all throughout your posts - as not-so-veiled attempts to paint me as a racist.
So, we can now accept that you are not a racist and do not believe that race plays a role in how African-Americans are treated by the justice system.So let me say - for the record - it is a fact that African-Americans commit a disproportionate amount of crime.
However, I believe that anyone who claims that a person’s race is the explanation for any disparity is ignorant, irresponsible and may be motivated by bigotry.
This same conclusion applies to those who claim that race is the explanation for why a disproportionate amount of African-Americans are represented in the justice system.
It is an ignorant and irresponsible claim to make and may be motivated by bigotry.
I will not address any of your other questions asking if I am a racist.
Okay. So now we have to ask the question "Why are black people more disproportionately represented IN POORER COMMUNITIES?"I am inclined to the first option and because of this inclination I cannot come fully on board with the second.
If those who grew up in impoverished communities commit a disproportionate amount of crime - then wouldn’t it stand to reason that they would also be disproportionately represented in the justice system?
Poverty is not racial and those who grow up in poverty are more likely to commit crime. These are facts.
That certainly is an important question, but another important question is why does poverty so clearly disproportionately effect black communities? To ignore the potential racial components of poverty can (and does) ignore an important historical and social aspect of how poverty arises and persists.Why does poverty lead to crime?
I believe because it generates ignorance and hopelessness - but I believe that the more important question is, “Why is there so much poverty in the U.S.?”
Nope. Sorry, I was with you the entire way up to that last line.After sifting through a bunch of data analysis the Brookings Institution came up with three simple responsibilities that every teenager should adopt before they enter into adulthood:
They claim that out of all American adults who followed these guidelines only 2% are in poverty while nearly 75% have joined the middle class.
- Graduate high school
- Wait until age 21 to get married and have children
- Get and keep a full-time job
Back in 2008, then Senator Barack Obama gave an address on Father’s Day at the Apostolic Church of God in Chicago. He claimed that, "children who grow up without a father are five times more likely to live in poverty and commit crime; nine times more likely to drop out of schools and 20 times more likely to end up in prison."
Nearly 80% of African-American babies are born to unmarried mothers, while only 25% could be said of “Non-Hispanic” Whites.
African-American high school drop-out rate more than doubles that of “Non-Hispanic” Whites.
Don’t these facts mean that African-Americans are much more likely to live in poverty than “Non-Hispanic” Whites? Much more likely to end up in prison?
I’m just glad that the African-American unemployment rate is hitting all time lows. It gives me hope that these other factors that lead to poverty could also be changed.
My point is that a person may not be able to choose if they are born into poverty - but they can choose whether or not to stay in poverty.
I'm going to ignore the political wrangling here, because all you've really done is raise more questions that implicate systemic racism. Why wold a policy that benefits single-parent households disproportionately effect black families rather than white families?However, I am inclined to consider that the plight of poverty on the African-American community is a special case because I believe that the Democrat’s “War on Poverty” that was started in the 1960’s has actively kept African-Americans in poverty by encouraging and financially incentivizing single-parent households.
Single-parent households in the black community made up only about 25% back in 1965, but it’s almost a whopping 80% today.
You can judge this however you want - but I am inclined to believe that it is poor life choices - which may or may not be motivated by a desire for welfare - that caused such devastating blows to the African-American community.
This is just semantics that ignores the implications of the actual facts presented.That depends on what you consider an “injustice”.
Consider the source you provided.
In Figure 4.3 where it compares “Odds of Imprisonment” it claimed that those offenders who have dependents are less likely to be imprisoned than those without dependents.
The same was claimed about those offenders who had some college compared to those who never attended college.
It could be argued that the fact that these variables can alter the odds of whether or not an offender is imprisoned should be considered an “injustice”.
I’ll leave you to judge that for yourself.
Yes. They are not sufficient to explain the trend.So, I need to ask - in regards to your claim that “black people receive harsher sentences than white people for the same crime, so there must be racism” - did you consider these two other variables mentioned in your source?
But would still receive a more severe punishment than a WHITE American who committed the same crimes.Your source claims that an African-American man who has dependents would (on average) receive a less severe punishment than an African-American man who committed the same crime if he had no dependents.
Correct.Which leads us to wonder - Would an African-American man who attended college and who had dependents receive the same punishment as a “Non-Hispanic” White man who never attended college and who had no dependents - if they committed the same crime?
I personally don't know, but I do know that the average African-American man is less likely to have attended college or have dependents than the average “Non-Hispanic” White man.
They actually do, but that's kind of the point. What you're actually slowly edging towards is systemic racism.When you consider these facts - could they explain some of this disparity that we are seeing?
Because systemic racism isn't about individual racism of judges or police. It's about the way the SYSTEM works.Also, your source claimed under the sub-heading “Do these findings confirm the discrimination hypothesis?” (Right before Figure 4.7),
“While any unexplained differences in the likelihood of incarceration or in the lengths of prison terms imposed on minority and majority offenders is cause for examination, there is reason to doubt that these racial and ethnic effects reflect deep-seated prejudices or stereotypes among judges.” (Bold and italics added)
Except my conclusion is about SYSTEMIC racism, not the racism of individual people or judges.Even the source you referenced claims that there is reason to doubt your conclusion.
Oh dear. You just used the "making decisions" argument again.Not at all. As I said in my previous post to you - it’s based on culture - not race.
African-Americans - for whatever reason - are making decisions that keep them in poverty - thus making them more likely to commit crimes.
Of course, Democrats are to blame.I am inclined to believe that a huge motivator is the Democrat instituted financial incentives for single-parent households.
I have asked you repeatedly to explain WHY you think this fact is true. So far, you seem to be avoiding answering that question because you know that you have two choices:It is a fact that African-Americans commit a disproportionate amount of crime. It is not racist to state facts.
Yes.You believe that since African-Americans make up approximately 13% of the population than they should only make up 13% of all arrests/prisoners, or the system is racist?
Agreed. But that doesn't explain why black people receive stricter sentences, are more likely to be arrested for similar crimes, are more likely to suffer police brutality and are more disproportionately affected by all the various factors that generate criminality (such as poverty). When you start to think about those things, you start to realize what systemic racism actually is.That’s a complete fantasy. We should imprison those who commit crimes - despite their race.
No, it isn't. But it IS racist to blame this statistic on their race, rather than acknowledging systemic racism that generates this.African-American males, who make up approximately 6.5% of the population are responsible for committing over 50% of the nation’s homicides. It is not racist to state that fact.
No, my understanding is that since all of the facts show that there is systemic racism, there is systemic racism.Your understanding is, “Since we don’t live in a fantasy world - the system is racist.”
Okay, I'm willing to approach you in good faith now, because I'm starting to see that the issue between you and me may in fact be that you have a fundamental misunderstanding of what I mean when I talk about systemic racism. You hear the term "racism", and you immediately link it with the concept of individual racists - i.e: to you, racism is something that an individual person DOES because of expressedly racist views. So, when you hear me talk about "systemic racism", what you hear is me alleging that a large number of people in American society are actively choosing to enact racism. But this is not what I mean when I talk about SYSTEMIC racism, compared with just racism in general, and the distinction between the two is more than a little important.You claimed that the fact that African-Americans were more likely to be arrested than “non-Hispanic” Whites was evidence of racism.
I said in response, “Also, unless the reason for arrest is - "You're black" - you can't claim that this is an example of systematic oppression due to race.”
What I meant by this was - You can’t just assume that there is racism. You are going to need to provide actual proof of racism.
So, unless the arrest record states that the reason for the arrest was - “You’re black” - you have zero proof that the arrest was made based on the race of the individual.
Now, I am not saying that racism does not exist or that there are no racist police officers out there.
What I am saying - though - is that I’m not going to assume that all police officers are racist or that every African-American was arrested because of their race - especially with zero proof.
Noting a racial disparity is not evidence of racism or systemic oppression.
No, it doesn't. It thoroughly supports my conclusion. You seem to still be under the misapprehension that my argument is about individual racists rather than systemic racism.Not according to the source you provided.
Apparently, judges take all kinds of variables into account when deciding to imprison someone or how long someone’s sentence should be, such as if they have dependents or if they ever went to college.
Your source even claimed that there was reason to doubt your conclusion.
You said so yourself. You implied that, on the whole, black people are more likely to have worse credit.I’m all ears. Explain how credit is a system that oppresses black people.
That's ridiculous.Again - it is cultural. They are taught - by someone in their community - to resist the authority of law enforcement.
It makes no sense that black people are more likely to flee from police because they are more likely to be subjected to violence by the police?This makes no sense.
Well, what explanation do you propose?You basically agree with me that African-Americans are more likely to flee or resist arrest - but you somehow blame the police officers for using force to stop those who flee or resist arrest?
Nope. Never even remotely implied that.Are you claiming that all these African-Americans who flee or resist arrest have committed no crime?
Again, no. Your point was that black people are more likely to flee police (assumedly regardless of whether a crime was committed). You have yet to explain why you think this is. I have proposed the explanation that it is because black people are more likely to be victims of police violence (something that is absolutely demonstrably true) regardless of whether or not a crime has been committed.That these police officers are just coming up to innocent African-Americans - for no reason other than their racism - and arresting them for nothing?
I'm sure they are. But that doesn't explain why black people are far more likely to flee, or why they are are more likely to be victims of police violence.Or - on the other hand- are police officers doing their jobs, following leads and trying to apprehend offenders of the law?
AND WHY DO YOU THINK THAT IS??I believe that African-Americans are having a disproportionate amount of encounters with law enforcement because they are committing a disproportionate amount of crime.
The latter.Why do I think this is not an example of systemic oppression or why do I think African-Americans are more likely to be victims of violence in general?
I think it's irrelevant. I've never made a distinction between Republican and Democratic political policy with regards to systemic racism, and such party lines are not what I'm examining.You think it’s just a coincidence that the most impoverished African-American communities are located in Democrat-ran cities?
Good thing I never did either of those things, then.Now you know how I feel when you and others keep claiming that African-Americans are perpetual victims and that all their problems are the result of racism.
But you're ignoring systemic racism.However, unlike you and others, I can handle hearing opinions that disagree with me own. I don’t ignore things I don’t agree with.
I'm not the one determined to feel like systemic racism doesn't exist.How does it feel to live inside an Echo Chamber?
It's not an ad hominem.You claiming that I am naive does not make it so. You need to actually put some effort into your ad hominems.
Not even remotely like anything that I've ever written.What? That has not been what we are talking about.
You claimed that the People’s right to vote for who they want to vote for is an example of systemic racism because if they don’t vote for the African-American - then they are racist.
Are you serious?No one said that race cannot play a factor in our elections.
For example, Barack Obama won two terms as U.S. President and a Nobel Peace Prize - simply for being black.
Your beliefs are not backed up by the available data and are therefore, just your beliefs.I would say the same in regards to the African-American community and culture.
It is structured in such a way that its members are encouraged to and are more able to commit illegal acts.
It is not a false equivalence.
When you see a disproportionate amount of African-Americans in prison - you immediately assume racism - without considering any other variables.
If you were consistent - you would also assume sexism because of the disproportionate number of males to females in prison.
However - as you have clearly pointed out - you consider other variables to explain the disproportionate number of males to females in prison.
Why don’t you consider other variables when looking at the disproportionate amount of African-Americans in prison other than racism?
Your claim that women receive stricter sentences than men for the same crime is unequivocally wrong. I don’t know where you got this false idea from.
Some new feminist tripe, no doubt. Fudging the numbers. Like with the “pay gap” or “wage gap” nonsense.
And not only do I not agree with your claim that women are less likely to be believed as witnesses, but even if that were true - it would not be an example of a systemic issue - so why bring it up?
Are you sure you weren’t thinking about Sharia court?
Let me stop you right there - because you ask me questions like these all throughout your posts - as not-so-veiled attempts to paint me as a racist.
So let me say - for the record - it is a fact that African-Americans commit a disproportionate amount of crime.
However, I believe that anyone who claims that a person’s race is the explanation for any disparity is ignorant, irresponsible and may be motivated by bigotry.
This same conclusion applies to those who claim that race is the explanation for why a disproportionate amount of African-Americans are represented in the justice system.
It is an ignorant and irresponsible claim to make and may be motivated by bigotry.
I will not address any of your other questions asking if I am a racist.
I am inclined to the first option and because of this inclination I cannot come fully on board with the second.
If those who grew up in impoverished communities commit a disproportionate amount of crime - then wouldn’t it stand to reason that they would also be disproportionately represented in the justice system?
Poverty is not racial and those who grow up in poverty are more likely to commit crime. These are facts.
Why does poverty lead to crime?
I believe because it generates ignorance and hopelessness - but I believe that the more important question is, “Why is there so much poverty in the U.S.?”
After sifting through a bunch of data analysis the Brookings Institution came up with three simple responsibilities that every teenager should adopt before they enter into adulthood:
They claim that out of all American adults who followed these guidelines only 2% are in poverty while nearly 75% have joined the middle class.
- Graduate high school
- Wait until age 21 to get married and have children
- Get and keep a full-time job
Back in 2008, then Senator Barack Obama gave an address on Father’s Day at the Apostolic Church of God in Chicago. He claimed that, "children who grow up without a father are five times more likely to live in poverty and commit crime; nine times more likely to drop out of schools and 20 times more likely to end up in prison."
Nearly 80% of African-American babies are born to unmarried mothers, while only 25% could be said of “Non-Hispanic” Whites.
African-American high school drop-out rate more than doubles that of “Non-Hispanic” Whites.
Don’t these facts mean that African-Americans are much more likely to live in poverty than “Non-Hispanic” Whites? Much more likely to end up in prison?
I’m just glad that the African-American unemployment rate is hitting all time lows. It gives me hope that these other factors that lead to poverty could also be changed.
My point is that a person may not be able to choose if they are born into poverty - but they can choose whether or not to stay in poverty.
However, I am inclined to consider that the plight of poverty on the African-American community is a special case because I believe that the Democrat’s “War on Poverty” that was started in the 1960’s has actively kept African-Americans in poverty by encouraging and financially incentivizing single-parent households.
Single-parent households in the black community made up only about 25% back in 1965, but it’s almost a whopping 80% today.
You can judge this however you want - but I am inclined to believe that it is poor life choices - which may or may not be motivated by a desire for welfare - that caused such devastating blows to the African-American community.
That depends on what you consider an “injustice”.
Consider the source you provided.
In Figure 4.3 where it compares “Odds of Imprisonment” it claimed that those offenders who have dependents are less likely to be imprisoned than those without dependents.
The same was claimed about those offenders who had some college compared to those who never attended college.
It could be argued that the fact that these variables can alter the odds of whether or not an offender is imprisoned should be considered an “injustice”.
I’ll leave you to judge that for yourself.
Your source also claimed in figure 4.5 that these two variables (Dependents and College) also affect the length of imprisonment.
Basically, a man who has no dependents would (on average) receive a harsher sentence than a man who has dependents.
Also, a man who went to college would receive a less severe sentence (on average) than a man who never went to college.
So, I need to ask - in regards to your claim that “black people receive harsher sentences than white people for the same crime, so there must be racism” - did you consider these two other variables mentioned in your source?
Your source claims that an African-American man who has dependents would (on average) receive a less severe punishment than an African-American man who committed the same crime if he had no dependents.
Which leads us to wonder - Would an African-American man who attended college and who had dependents receive the same punishment as a “Non-Hispanic” White man who never attended college and who had no dependents - if they committed the same crime?
I personally don't know, but I do know that the average African-American man is less likely to have attended college or have dependents than the average “Non-Hispanic” White man.
When you consider these facts - could they explain some of this disparity that we are seeing?
Also, your source claimed under the sub-heading “Do these findings confirm the discrimination hypothesis?” (Right before Figure 4.7),
“While any unexplained differences in the likelihood of incarceration or in the lengths of prison terms imposed on minority and majority offenders is cause for examination, there is reason to doubt that these racial and ethnic effects reflect deep-seated prejudices or stereotypes among judges.” (Bold and italics added)
Even the source you referenced claims that there is reason to doubt your conclusion.
Not at all. As I said in my previous post to you - it’s based on culture - not race.
African-Americans - for whatever reason - are making decisions that keep them in poverty - thus making them more likely to commit crimes.
I am inclined to believe that a huge motivator is the Democrat instituted financial incentives for single-parent households.
It is a fact that African-Americans commit a disproportionate amount of crime. It is not racist to state facts.
You believe that since African-Americans make up approximately 13% of the population than they should only make up 13% of all arrests/prisoners, or the system is racist?
That’s a complete fantasy. We should imprison those who commit crimes - despite their race.
African-American males, who make up approximately 6.5% of the population are responsible for committing over 50% of the nation’s homicides. It is not racist to state that fact.
Your understanding is, “Since we don’t live in a fantasy world - the system is racist.”
What do you mean?Sarcasm, facetiousness and rhetoric are not your strong suits are they?
Thank you for sharing your opinion.And btw, homosexuality is not a practice.
How you feel about homosexuality is how I feel about my beliefs. Neither need justification.Homosexuality does not have to be “justified”.
Yet, you believe that my beliefs need justification?There is no need to justify it.
That is definitely not the case. And, guess what? Parents have no right or claim to make such demands of their adult children.That one lesbian couple symbolized robbing two families and their matriarchs of grandchildren.
What do you mean?
Are you claiming that I am not good at detecting these things or at expressing these things?
What even led you to say this?
A "practice" could be defined as "a way of doing something". In that sense - any and all expressions of sexuality can be referred to as a "practice".
How you feel about homosexuality is how I feel about my beliefs. Neither need justification.
Even though I do not believe that homosexuality is justifiable - I asked you to justify homosexuality after you asked me to justify my beliefs.
However - to be clear - you did not ask me to justify my beliefs in your initial post to me (despite what you claim).
Rather than own up to the fact that you "misspoke" (i.e. lied) you claimed that I was lacking some skill.
You may not need to justify homosexuality, but you should try to justify your irresponsible behavior.