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By: nhollway (Registered ) on 02-07-2008 17:11
What we're both saying is that there are layers to the issues, hence the human tendency towards discussion. Whether that discussion comes from a place of wanting to understand and make an informed decision or being "obsessive" is another issue.
That same Gallup poll has Conservative Republicans 90% for McCain, and one must only listen to Rush Limbaugh for 5 minutes to know that conservative republicans don't always agree - and I'm sure there are some blacks in there. Gallup also measures that 78% of black say race will not be a factor in their vote as do 88% of whites. So, using my head, I would deduce that even with a margin of error and an allowance for people lying to not be honest about their concerns, the reasoning that leads that 91% (as of this week) of blacks polled to say they will vote for Obama has to do with policy, issues and the fact that blacks are traditionally Democrats (liberal democrats said they were 90% likely to vote for Obama as well). That math, to me, is a bit more thorough and observant of the big picture.
That is, if we're going to talk polls, which (I think) we both agree are pretty manipulative.
I agree with you that you don't have to be "in power" to effect another individual's situation negatively based on fear and ignorance. But when you apply the accepted academic terms, the larger issue of power or "upper hand" come into play by definition. Again, it's whether or not you agree with the academic terms.
And for the simple reason that prejudice does exist on an individual level, the law being made up of individuals, it's not something that will go away with application of the law (in my opinion). Additionally, there are so many other layers going on that need to be addressed - at least be individuals. I know that you _can_ change people when it comes to these matters. I've seen it happen. Numerous times. And in my opinion it's a much more effective and lasting change if it happens on an individual level as opposed to a rule or law.
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