Thought Experiments in Profiling

Many of my more liberal friends profess to be outraged by the incipient racism behind the Arizona immigration law.  Setting aside the question of whether the law actually promotes racial profiling (there are many other, better places to find good information on that question), whether such profiling is a public good is a different matter [...]

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On the Marque, 10/20/09

Today’s theme is quality time: A high school teacher in Alexandria writes a moving, yet troubling, article in Sunday’s Washington Post, exploring why his students are about to graduate without an education (hint: it’s missing fathers and busy mothers).  The immutable, bracing tragedy of it all comes flying at you from the first sentence.  How [...]

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Inside the Polls on Racism and Health Care

Several outfits have polled the question raised by former President Carter: are those who oppose Obama’s policies motivated by racism?  Fox News did a version of this, with the following question: Thinking about Barack Obama’s policies, some people say [A:those who oppose Obama's policies are mostly motivated by racism], while others say [B: opposition to [...]

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Two Americans, on Race in America

Marque’s Note: I know this is a long post with long quotes – anathema in the blogging world.  I also know that the mere juxtaposition of these passages will be considered outrageous by some.  But I think a fair-minded reader will be struck by the troubling similarities in the perspectives and conclusions made by these [...]

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Juan Williams Hits a Home Run

I have watched and read Juan Williams for years now, mostly as a commentator on Fox News.  I often find myself laughing or scoffing at his points, but I also acknowledge that he is a fundamentally good guy.  This morning’s piece in the Wall Street Journal, though, brings my respect for him to an entirely [...]

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