In many high-paying occupations, the proportion of racial and ethnic minorities is below their percentage in the population (see, for example, these data on physicians, lawyers, and architects).
All valid points. But the larger picture is a tougher sell, and I would love to hear your thoughts on it.
That is, I believe that in Libertarian Land public policy does not take race into account at all, whether "pro" or "con." In fact, I see no need to have any words defining people by race in any federal or state law or regulation. Thus no "affirmative" or other racial action programs by any government entity whatsoever - because, fair or not, people do better when they know they compete on an even playing field.
That is a hard sell at times, but one I commonly make with the people I know. (Which includes a lot of struggling young people of various backgrounds.) I do believe though that it is consistent with the values of Libertarianism, and what Americanism used to mean.
All valid points. But the larger picture is a tougher sell, and I would love to hear your thoughts on it.
That is, I believe that in Libertarian Land public policy does not take race into account at all, whether "pro" or "con." In fact, I see no need to have any words defining people by race in any federal or state law or regulation. Thus no "affirmative" or other racial action programs by any government entity whatsoever - because, fair or not, people do better when they know they compete on an even playing field.
That is a hard sell at times, but one I commonly make with the people I know. (Which includes a lot of struggling young people of various backgrounds.) I do believe though that it is consistent with the values of Libertarianism, and what Americanism used to mean.