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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Interesting series so far.

I'm curious as to what kind of policies she'd recommend at the end of this.[/quote]

That’s the key. Right now there doesn’t seem to be a good answer that promotes equity when the people in power want to keep their advantages....[/quote]

You've got to sell the upsides. If the only reason a white person should give something up is because they ought to feel guilty because others don't have as much as they do, it's not going to work for that many people. After all, they can look around and see that they have less than someone else. Life isn't fair. I think there is a good argument that contributing to a more equitable world will benefit just about everyone. Less wealth disparity, more widely distributed prosperity, and a better educated populace will likely raise all boats and make the areas beyond your suburbs and gated communities more pleasant and vibrant. But those arguments have to be made. You can't blame people for not wanting to wear hair shirts or put their kids into dilapidated schools with students from dysfunctional families. [/quote]

I agree with this basic premise.  People need to see the upsides of what you're selling.  Guilt will only go so far and will even work against you.

It's also why I generally support universal benefits as opposed to something like reparations.  Something like the Child Tax Credit is just easier to pass and also disproportionately benefits minorities.  People have to believe they can benefit from it.[/quote]

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