Originally Posted by Kevin ? The PNN

That is Bullshit info. I can take any stats, draw logical conclusions, and make a convincing argument about almost anything. Do you really think do to a person skin color only, some people remain poorer than others do? If so, you are an idiot.

How many of the black kids are inner city compared to the white kids? There is more crime in inner cities and a lot of other things that make it hard for inner city kids to break out from. In addition, gangs are a hell of a lot more prevalent than in rule areas. Don?t you think this may have a huge impact on social behavior?

How many fathers were involved in the lives of the black kids and white kids? Contrary to popular culture ? fathers are imperative for children to have in their lives.

How many black patents vs. white parents had some type of jobs? When you sit on your ass and wait for welfare ? this does not teach your children work ethic. Moreover, how can you teach your kids a work ethic when you do not have one?

These are just a few examples that would definitely have an impact why children remain poor and never break the cycle. It is not as big of a black vs. white issue as many have you believe.

This is America ? anyone can clime as high or sink as low in life as he/she wants. Hard work, determination, dedication, perseverance and anyone can clime from the lowest of classes to the highest.