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So it appears that the differences are not significant nor appreciably measureable.
By the way, I do have eyes, I do see "differences". I was seeking clarification on your part. The example I used is very narrow. Not all Jews are pre-disposed to Tay-Sachs and not all blacks are pre-disposed for diabetes, sickle-cell.
I used the dog example because you brought it up and I thought that would be a useful convergence point to further the discussion.
I would be interested in hearing your theories on genetic superiority. Why is it a big no-no? This issue has been studied in the past and as far as I know, been mainly dismissed which is why we no longer study it in school. But if you have nw insight, I would love to hear it.
So, the main point comes down to "differences". If indeed the differences are "so great", then it definitely calls into question our notion of equality. That is my question I guess. Are the differences significant enough? If not, then the whole notion of race is just silly and stupid. If so, we need to rework the concepts of equality accordingly.
I agree racial profiling is problematic but for different reasons. It simply doesn't work and is ineffective.
Your ideas on stereotypes are interesting: testing - I wonder if it hasn't been done already to some degree.
I also wonder who creates the stereotypes. The conventional wisdom is that "all sterotypes are grounded in fact". I have no idea where the source of this came from. Probably out of fear. Incidentally, what "lies" would you tell this guy?
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