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By Larry Elder, Jun. 6, 2014
Economist Walter Williams’ latest column is called “White Privilege.”
He writes about the “white guilt” courses taught in our colleges and universities. William says these courses indoctrinate students into believing America remains a racist, sexist homophobic country that got rich and powerful by stepping on the backs of the “oppressed.” Courses like this help to manufacture Democrat voters, student taught to believe in collectivism and in an ever-growing government welfare state.
Such courses argue that race and racism remain major factors today. Do they? Are slavery and discrimination the reasons for the current "plight of the black underclass"?
Williams says no.
However, well-intentioned but misguided government policies discourage family formation. Strong families, argues Williams, remains central to escape poverty. Here is our interview:
UCLA public policy Prof. James Q Wilson says to escape poverty one must do three things: finish high school; don't have a child for 20 years old; and get married before having a child. Follow that formula, says Wilson, and you will not be poor.
Economist Walter Williams’ latest column is called “White Privilege.”
He writes about the “white guilt” courses taught in our colleges and universities. William says these courses indoctrinate students into believing America remains a racist, sexist homophobic country that got rich and powerful by stepping on the backs of the “oppressed.” Courses like this help to manufacture Democrat voters, student taught to believe in collectivism and in an ever-growing government welfare state.
Such courses argue that race and racism remain major factors today. Do they? Are slavery and discrimination the reasons for the current "plight of the black underclass"?
Williams says no.
However, well-intentioned but misguided government policies discourage family formation. Strong families, argues Williams, remains central to escape poverty. Here is our interview:
UCLA public policy Prof. James Q Wilson says to escape poverty one must do three things: finish high school; don't have a child for 20 years old; and get married before having a child. Follow that formula, says Wilson, and you will not be poor.
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