The Subtle Racism of Non-Accountability

Via Billy

Having an honest and frank discussion about race in America is not only long overdue, but it has proven over and over to also be nearly impossible. Once the conversation focuses on the fact that many of the problems facing the black community are self-inflicted, the name calling and the denial begins. Accusations of racism quickly follow any discussion about what the black community needs to do to repair itself from within.

And Americans certainly can’t expect politicians to lead such a conversation since they are the worst offenders of the subtle racism of non-accountability. Whichever side of the aisle you find them, politicians simply won’t delve into the core issues which contribute to causing much of what ails the black community in America. They are gutless wonders unwilling and incapable of honestly discussing any difficult issues, other than tossing around clichés and platitudes. Taking a firm position on such a contentious issue as race in America is beyond their thought processes.