Originally Posted by Martian

Uh, yeah it is. The ideal situation is one where people don't talk about race because it's a non-issue. Things like this ultimately highlight racial issues, which may be a positive or negative step depending on context.

Being vocal about race automatically implies a middle ground. It's not as bad as it could be, but it's not even close to good.

Personally, I've never understood the appeal of diversity purely for it's own sake. It seems like a knee-jerk opposition reaction to segregation that never actually stops to consider it's own merits. If we assume all races are, in fact, equal then what inherent advantage could a racially diverse group possibly have over a racially homogeneous one?

What I really get from this article is that it's a slow news day in Oregon.