Face it, blacks have rights and recourses others do not have and act and vote in blocks. This is a generalization, sure, but is it enough to scare you off? If so, what can be done to help black society as a whole?
2007-09-20 04:28:04 · 23 answers · asked by Texas Cowboy 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
This is a question regarding inequality under the law. Please do not offer racial attacks as an answer.
2007-09-20 04:37:59 · update #1
da judge, I really appreciate your comments. I am speaking in generalities only. However, there is an obvious issue here that affects white employers, black workers and many others in general. To pretend that it doesn't exist is either ignorance or denial.
2007-09-20 07:01:11 · update #2
Well, with Affirmative Action still going strong, you are FORCED to hire blacks...So the fear of doing so is something that White business Owners are forced to face daily.
The problem is, once you hire them, you have very, very few rights left as a buisness owner to punish them if they act unaccordingly to your rules of employment...You will be discriminated against, fined and boycotted, and possibly even harmed and/or your family might come to harm if you fire or even try to punish a black employee...regardless of why they're bieng punished, they are black and have countless supporters that are chomping at the bit to make a racist out of every single white person in the World.
Should you fear hiring them?...absolutely.
Can you fear hiring them in modern day America?...Not if you don't want a rally outside your business.
2007-09-20 04:38:07 · answer #1 · answered by shadowdrinker_x 2 · 4⤊ 4⤋
More than anything, I'm curious as to what rights and recourses I have that others don't, simply by virtue of the color of my skin. I've read and re-read the 14th amendment trying to discern exactly why I have such "rights and recourses," and how Congress and state legislatures have gotten away with providing them to me. Also, I take issue with your assertion that we "act and vote" in blocks. What does that even mean? And how do you know? I've obviously missed a meeting or two . . .
To answer your original question, no, I wouldn't be afraid to hire someone just because he or she is black, nor would I be afraid to hire a person just because he or she might hold strong -- but erroneous -- ideas about race and society, whatever the color of his or her skin. I am much more concerned with hiring people who are unqualified to do the work I need done than I am what they and their parents look like.
To help black society as a whole, we must stop thinking of "a black society." There is no such thing. I have not, and will not in my lifetime, meet most other black Americans. To suggest that I have more in common with other blacks simply because we share a common ancestral heritage -- which is not necessarily true -- is ludicrous. Is there a "white society?" An "Asian society?" As an American society, we need to stop looking for differences and just get on with the task of improving our communities by treating everyone as equals, instead of suspects who have an agenda to take away our respective American dreams.
2007-09-20 05:08:31 · answer #2 · answered by Judgie C 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No I wouldn't. I would choose to hire them/not hire them based on their skills, education, and experience. They have families and deserve as much rights as everyone else. We are in the 2000's people! Get with the times. What we can do to help black society as a whole is to start with celebrities, rappers and athletes setting the example. Lets face it, some black youth are only interested in smoking weed and riding spinners and what type of crib they are going to live in because of what they see black celebrities doing. There are a few out there making a positive influence like Tyra Banks, Oprah, and Queen Latifah, but the ones that are followed more are the ones with the worst sort of influence. Lets stop worrying so much about grills and start caring more about developing some skills!
2007-09-20 04:33:51 · answer #3 · answered by bonstermonster20 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No, maybe 20 years ago but not now. The race card doesn't scare me but then I live in a country (Canada) where this is not an issue. There is no "black" mass, no NAACP, no black gangs just decent, hard working Canadians regardles sof color. Every single balck person that I know well is as or more law abiding than average, usually a little smarter than average, more polite and respectful and usually the most popular kids in schools; more like Tiger Woods than Kool G Rap or Ice-T.
2007-09-20 04:50:13 · answer #4 · answered by davster 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For starters, society as a whole needs to learn that no one owes them anything. All people are people. That's it. We all have histories and experiences that shape who we are. But instead of learning from our experiences and moving on, we carry this chip on our shoulder and it erodes how we feel about our fellow man. And, it's wrong.
As for hiring someone who is black or any other color, what matters is whether they can pass a criminal background check, read and write English, and are competent to do the job or be trained to do the job, follow the company's policies, etc., the same as any other applicant.
I do not however, believe that a person should be hired because they are a certain color.
2007-09-20 04:36:42 · answer #5 · answered by talondora 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, I would hire whoever was able to do the best job.
I usually work as a hairdresser and have worked with people from all races and abilities.
To tell you the truth,whenever I have had a problem with someones hair for some reason or the other, it has always been a person from a minority who has come to my rescue and helped my do the cut.If you treat people with respect, they will do the same for you.
2007-09-20 06:27:02 · answer #6 · answered by Marilyn T 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not...and whoever would be afraid to needs to stop being so ignorant and racist and should expand their mind to get to know and respect others cultures or way of life. Many things can be done, but I think no matter what there will always be narrow minded, hateful people out there who will always see things as a black or white issue.
2007-09-20 04:38:04 · answer #7 · answered by Mleigh23 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Just because he or she is black no. But I would be just as cautious about hiring this individual as I would be about anyone else I was hiring. I would run a background check,drug testing all that good stuff for anyone applying for the position.
2007-09-20 04:41:22 · answer #8 · answered by Jellicle Cat 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Whoever told you Blacks have rights and recourses others do not was lying to you.
You shouldn't listen to them any more.
It's not just a generalization, it's complete fantasy.
Paranoid much?
No, I wouldn't be afraid to hire someone just because they were Black. I'm neither a racist or a moron.
2007-09-20 05:24:50 · answer #9 · answered by tehabwa 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I am so tired of racial discrimination! Everyone needs to get over themselves and realize that this is society, people should not be judged on their color, they should be judged on what they are capable of. One color is no better than another color and its the ignorant people who are holding onto the past that need to get over themselves and face reality!
2007-09-20 04:33:49 · answer #10 · answered by applesauce 3 · 6⤊ 0⤋