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Originally Posted by rsl12
I think the proper word to use in this context is 'gut-instinct': since Bennet believes that aborting black babies will reduce crime, the gut-instinct conclusion is that he believes that black people are inherently more likely to grow up to be criminals. I hope you'll agree--based on how you continue your argument, I think this is what you meant anyways.
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Why do you use the word "inherently?" Is it not possible he meant blacks are more likely to commit crimes due to the effects of racism, slavery, or de facto segregation?
I can't see where Bennett gave the slightest hint that he thought blacks were genetically predisposed to commit crimes, which would be the only condition under which racism could be demonstrated in his statement.