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Originally posted by Sparhawk Taking it out of the scope of the government, and hoping it goes away by itself, is overreachingly optimistic, at least in my state. I suppose Minnesota is better off that way (even if it is 95% white and doesn't have to worry about such things).
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..on the other hand, making it a priority for government is excessively pessimistic. If a group of friends is looking for a bar/grocery store/disco to go to and encounter one that won't let their black friend in, guess what? They go elsewhere, thereby boycotting that establishment. If they tell friends and family about that establishment, and take the time to stand outside handing out fliers, they can change the establishment's policy by directly affecting their bottom-line.
Social inequality should be dealt with by means of citizen founded and run groups, not the almighty wrath of government legislation. Educate the people of the city/state/country about the importance equality, don't simply impose more vague and condescending laws upon them. We need more grassroots involvement in social issues, not less.
Lastly,
Minnesota is 88.2% white, as of the 2000 census.
