A nation that once prided itself on a sense of rugged individualism has become uncomfortably obsessed with racial group identities.
The collectivist mindset is at the heart of racism.
Government as an institution is particularly ill-suited to combat bigotry. Bigotry at its essence is a problem of the heart, and we cannot change people's hearts by passing more laws and regulations.
It is the federal government that most divides us by race, class, religion, and gender. Through its taxes, restrictive regulations, corporate subsidies, racial set-asides, and welfare programs, government plays far too large a role in determining who succeeds and who fails. Government "benevolence" crowds out genuine goodwill by institutionalizing group thinking, thus making each group suspicious that others are receiving more of the government loot. This leads to resentment and hostility among us.
Racism is simply an ugly form of collectivism, the mindset that views humans strictly as members of groups rather than as individuals. Racists believe that all individuals who share superficial physical characteristics are alike: as collectivists, racists think only in terms of groups. By encouraging Americans to adopt a group mentality, the advocates of so-called "diversity" actually perpetuate racism.
The true antidote to racism is liberty. Liberty means having a limited, constitutional government devoted to the protection of individual rights rather than group claims. Liberty means free-market capitalism, which rewards individual achievement and competence - not skin color, gender, or ethnicity.
In a free society, every citizen gains a sense of himself as an individual, rather than developing a group or victim mentality. This leads to a sense of individual responsibility and personal pride, making skin color irrelevant. Racism will endure until we stop thinking in terms of groups and begin thinking in terms of individual liberty.
2007-11-16 03:07:58 · 10 answers · asked by idontknow 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
http://www.ronpaul2008.com/issues/racism/
2007-11-16 03:17:12 · update #1
Ron Paul 08!
2007-11-16 03:17:42 · update #2
This is what Ron Paul believes.
He believes in freedom from government control and idividual freedom and responsibility.
Give his website a look.
He IS the best candidate for president!
2007-11-16 03:43:03 · update #3
Agree 100%. Where did you get this?
Ah, Ron Paul. I thought it looked familiar :-)
2007-11-16 03:11:25 · answer #1 · answered by Rach M 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Ya I agree that people need to look more at the individual and not the people as a group. Looking at them as a group would be stereotyping. So I agree with that part.
2007-11-16 03:14:13 · answer #2 · answered by Killer T 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Wooh, quite a few people quoting Ron Paul today on racism; he is a great man indeed
2007-11-16 14:36:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Wow.. As a politicial i am hesitat to believe his sincerity. Perhaps this brilliant statement is the product of skilled writing. but it is true. what a unique and comprehensive look at the problem. I wish i could give you 10 points!!
2007-11-16 03:53:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
Interesting. I am hesitant to believe that this came from Ron Paul, but I agree 100% with what it says.
2007-11-16 06:28:20 · answer #5 · answered by badkitty1969 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Oui
2007-11-16 03:17:57 · answer #6 · answered by Alucard HORROR™ 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
A lot of very good points made -- will give it a lot of thought.
2007-11-16 09:51:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I like the way you think.
2007-11-16 03:25:13 · answer #8 · answered by PEACE 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
That's tight, I'll vote for him.
2007-11-16 06:43:31 · answer #9 · answered by HotSteel 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yup
2007-11-16 03:23:48 · answer #10 · answered by chocolate1rhianna 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋