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Originally Posted by pgardn
1. Where did I ever mention life was insufferable for people that are not white males?
2. Do you actually think the employees make more money than the owners? Is this what you are implying?
3. I ask you to take a look at every position that has an important decision making role in this country, and/or the ultra rich billionaires. Now look at at the numbers. The vast majority are white and male. I am making no statements about why the numbers are skewed, I am asking YOU to look at the numbers.
For the time being I will NARROWLY define reaping the full benefits this country has to offer with the aforementioned: Positions of making important decisions that effect a large number of people, and or very wealthy.
4. If one is black or hispanic, one has a greater probability of ending up in prison than if one is white. There are clearly disproportionate numbers compared to the general population. Got an answer for this one?
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For simplicity ... I numbered the paragraphs in your post.
1. You didn't specifically mention that, but you implied it. If you say that wasn't your implication, I'll accept it.
2. Yes, many "employees' (players) make more money than the owners. The highest paid baseball, football, and basketball players ... most of whom aren't "white" ... certainly do. For money-losing franchises ... and there are lots of those ... ALL of the employees do. And ... in mentioning thoroughbred racing ... you left out jockeys ... most of whom again aren't "white" ... and most of whom make far more money than most trainers ... and certainly more than 90% of the owners who lose their shirts.
3 & 4. Both of these are simply a function of how long various groups have been in the United States. Those which have been here since the 17th century are more likely to be entrenched than those which only arrived in the late 20th century. (The only exception being African Americans who have been here a long time ... but who did not have equal opportunity until recently.)
200 years ago almost every elected official was of English, Dutch or German ancestry ... today all Europeans, African, and Hispanics are significantly represented ... and recently-arrived Asians are closing fast down the center of the track. Every group has large ... and growing ... numbers of wealthy individuals and decision makers.
I just don't see where your obsession with race and ethnicity fits in with 21st century America.