So while I agree in principle, and truly believe everyone has the potential to be capable, I'd like you to hear me out on this.
Are all dogs created equal? Is a German Shepard the exact same as Husky? Is the Husky the exact same as a Doberman? Doberman the exact same as a Labrador retriever?
Obviously not.
Why on earth would you think it's different for people?
I studied animal sciences in University, and had a prof bring up a point I had never considered, and is completely politically incorrect, but I think accurate. Look at black dominance in certain North American sports and the summer olympics. Descendants of slaves. Descendants of people who were essentially bred like work animals for a few centuries.
There has been obvious positive benefits come out of that when it comes to physical capabilities and athleticism.
No two people are created equal. All people are created capable of something, but they're not equal. If they were there would be more parity around the globe.
Descendants of people who were essentially bred like work animals for a few centuries.
That's simply not true. At most slave breeders were active for a century, but realistically it was only something that became prevalent after the slave trade from Africa ended. We're talking three generations at most. Imagine a child born a slave, how long until he is mature enough to be profitable in the fields? That is a long period of feeding and caring with little return.
Then there is the idea that bigger, stronger slaves would be bred. Why? Why would you want a 6'5" slave with Arnold-like muscles? Why not just put a gun to your head? No, humans have never bred for that in our farm animals, why would we do that with potential rebels? Slave breeders, if they gave a crap at all, would have bred for "good enough" physical traits and servile personalities. Look at wolves, cows, horses, chickens, and so-on, we breed for characteristics that make them good working animals and most of that is temperament.
If you look at Kenyan runners, or black sprinters, what you will find is racial characteristics that confer some physical advantages. Race theory has some valid points, yes, but only when backed by actual scientific enquiry. The fact is that most high achievers are outliers, freaks of nature, and the vast majority of humanity is indistinguishable based on race.
I disagree that the value of the life of a mugger (who cares what race) is as high as that of a productive citizen who is making contributions to society. When the mugger chooses to damage society, society no longer is bound to treat the mugger as a valued member.
So while I agree in principle, and truly believe everyone has the potential to be capable, I'd like you to hear me out on this.
Are all dogs created equal? Is a German Shepard the exact same as Husky? Is the Husky the exact same as a Doberman? Doberman the exact same as a Labrador retriever?
Obviously not.
Why on earth would you think it's different for people?
I studied animal sciences in University, and had a prof bring up a point I had never considered, and is completely politically incorrect, but I think accurate. Look at black dominance in certain North American sports and the summer olympics. Descendants of slaves. Descendants of people who were essentially bred like work animals for a few centuries.
There has been obvious positive benefits come out of that when it comes to physical capabilities and athleticism.
No two people are created equal. All people are created capable of something, but they're not equal. If they were there would be more parity around the globe.
That's simply not true. At most slave breeders were active for a century, but realistically it was only something that became prevalent after the slave trade from Africa ended. We're talking three generations at most. Imagine a child born a slave, how long until he is mature enough to be profitable in the fields? That is a long period of feeding and caring with little return.
Then there is the idea that bigger, stronger slaves would be bred. Why? Why would you want a 6'5" slave with Arnold-like muscles? Why not just put a gun to your head? No, humans have never bred for that in our farm animals, why would we do that with potential rebels? Slave breeders, if they gave a crap at all, would have bred for "good enough" physical traits and servile personalities. Look at wolves, cows, horses, chickens, and so-on, we breed for characteristics that make them good working animals and most of that is temperament.
If you look at Kenyan runners, or black sprinters, what you will find is racial characteristics that confer some physical advantages. Race theory has some valid points, yes, but only when backed by actual scientific enquiry. The fact is that most high achievers are outliers, freaks of nature, and the vast majority of humanity is indistinguishable based on race.
I disagree that the value of the life of a mugger (who cares what race) is as high as that of a productive citizen who is making contributions to society. When the mugger chooses to damage society, society no longer is bound to treat the mugger as a valued member.
... and here I thought the take away from this was that they built shit to last before the 20th century and now we build it to break on a schedule...