Reply #57: Apparently reading comprehension isn't your bag. [View All]

[Kelly Rupert]

Here, let's cut out the illustration, because apparently that confused you.

Now, go back to my post. The only logically solid reason to bring race into account is if you assume that race (distinct from racism, mind you) is in and of itself a cause of poverty--that is, that there is something innate in blacks or hispanics that makes them poor.

Now, let's try again. Let's strip our arguments down.

Your argument is:

1. Black people are more likely to be poor.
2. Poor people are more likely to join the army.
3. Therefore, black people are more likely to join the army.
4. That is unfair to poor black people.
5. Therefore, we should draft white people to even things out.

My argument is:

1. Poor people are more likely to join the army.
2. That is unfair to all poor people.
3. You are concerned only with the unfairness towards poor black people.
4. Therefore you have suggested drafting white people.
5. Since poor whites are already at risk, this is doubly unfair to poor whites.