Disproportionate Representation

[Steve]

Did anyone last night see Congressman Charlie Rangel's (D-NY) empassioned plea for equality in our armed forces? He feels that minorities represent a much larger percentage of the fighting force than in society in general, and thus would bear a larger degree of suffering in a war against Iraq.

His premise is here:

http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press/ny15_rangel/draftrelease.html

 

[Frank]

Oh he's an idiot. We have an *all* VOLUNTEER armed forces, and to my knowledge, they don't discriminate with regards to who gets IN. So THIS is *unfair*?

He wants to draft in such a way to create racial balance - fine - we should do the same with all sports franchises. Silly, isn't it?

I believe in racial equality when there is the slightest evidence of racial bias. But you can't apply that when it refers to choices people make, themselves.

 

[Steve]

He tried to strecth the truth by saying that there are more minorities in war fighting positions than what is represented in society as a whole. It was great, though, because Bret Hume had the military census figures right there to refute his position.

I'm just amazed by the nerve the guy has to even use the "race" card in an issue like war with Iraq, especially in an all volunteer military.

Who elects these people?

 

[Christy]

Originally posted by Steve

Who elects these people?

I'm whispering so I don't offend anybody, but that would be Democrats!