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Originally posted by Pornwolf
Agreed. I don't think America owes them any money but I do think the inner city policies should change that affect black people and poorer whites. Something is not working. Education, policing, and social programs need to be revamped and become more effective. It is a problem you can see for yourself if you ever visit a school in a poor neighborhood white or black. There is no reason for the schools in the rich neighborhood to have great after school programs, new books, full extra curricular activity support, and even better lunch. In the poor neighborhood there will only be detention for the after school program, old tattered books with pages torn out, 3 sports to choose from, and the chef's meat surprise.
America owes these people white & black something but it isn't money in hand.
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You're right, it is a problem. But what exactly should be done? What do you think a classroom of inner city kids, that could care less about an education, is going to do with computers, books, and good teachers? Absolutely nothing! A good number of them can't read, another good number doesn't want to read, and the rest have no need to read.
Hmm... they can live the thug life and have money by selling drugs and hot items, or they can get a degree and work at McDonald's. Which do you think they'll take?
Our socioeconomical problems are too far off base to fix with some quick government money. A different system needs to be implemented. More discipline, more structure, more expectations, and more parent involvement. Until you see at least 3 of those 4 items, the inner city schools are screwed.
As a tax payer, I would much rather see my tax dollars go to schools and kids that are eager and structured to learn, although I do understand that we need to do something with the inner cities.