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Originally Posted by politicophile
I'm a little disconcerted that you feel that you are in a position to decide that black culture will have to be modified for the good of black people in general. Maybe they prefer to have different values than white people. If education isn't a priority in certain predominantly black inner-city environs, why should we feel compelled to enforce a different cultural value system on them?
I'd be mad if someone criticized my cultural values in this manner...
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Two reasons:
1. My point was not valuing education wasn't something necessarily inherent, but something that came from white America denying education opportunities repeadedly to blacks. Remember, many black people literally DIED to attempt to learn, so saying that they don't want education inherently is foolish.
2. Since blacks have to live in a western society, for them to function they have to at least have a certain compatibility with western culture. And having a culture that dismissed education isn't compatible with western culture whatsoever. For those who don't have some amazing innate talent (sports, music, etc.), education is time and time again the best way of improving your lot. Especially with more and more jobs that require unskilled labor being shipped overseas.
I really don't understand your response whatsoever. It should be evident that education is the key toward elevating any group of people. Honestly, your post, coupled with your earlier criticisms of AA, makes me think that you want to see blacks held in a position of inferiority, and are just attempting to use terms that don't get you instantly branded a racist. "Prefer to have different values than white people" my ass. Yeah, all blacks love living in their ghettos and living in poverty. Wonderful values
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