Are Blacks and Other Minorities Oppressed?

The short answer is yes.  But probably not how you think they are.

What is Oppression?

Essentially, limiting freedom, restricting or prohibiting activity.  When we think of Oppression, we think of slavery, Jim Crowe, segregation, color barriers, ....

If we compare today with the early 1960's, there is a considerable difference in society as a whole with regards to race relations.  Are there still issues? Absolutely.  There are pockets of racism, but systemic racism is not true. 

Slavery, gone for over 150 years. Segregation, gone for well over 50 years. 

Do blacks have the same opportunities as whites?  Let's look. 

Economics; There are plenty of blacks that have succeeded in wealth, CEO's, business owners, etc...

Politics;  No poll tax or voter restriction (NO, voter ID does NOT suppress the black vote!!!!).  Blacks have been elected to public office for well over 100 years.  I even understand we recently had a black president.  No oppression in politics.

Sports and Entertainment;  Color barrier was broken long ago.  Some of the most successful athletes and entertainers are black.  No Oppression there.

Advanced Education; Blacks have been openly admitted to colleges and universities for years.  And even teach!  No Oppression there.

If these people can succeed in society, where is the "Oppression?"

People will point to high incarceration rates for blacks, fear of being stopped by white police officers, and lack of job opportunities.

There is oppression, and here is where it is:

Poor Education due to lack of school choice.  Blacks and inner-city youth do not have an opportunity to choose the education they need to compete in the real world.  They are stuck in crappy public schools, being taught only what the "State" allows you to know. 

This is the number one problem that must be addressed.  Why does the left believe black parents are incapable of deciding what is best for their children?  Open up school choice,and give these kids a chance to get out of the hood or projects and better themselves!

The poor education leads to poor jobs if any, higher crime, drug use, and single parenthood.  Fixing the education problem will make a huge improvement.

Number two, minimum wage.  Minimum wage was introduced to keep women and minorities OUT of the workforce.  Low and unskilled workers cannot get jobs if the wage is more than the job is worth.  Minimum wage keeps entry level workers out of work.  No experience is gained, no opportunity occurs.

Number three, dependence on welfare and the inability to get off the system.  Can't get a job with growth opportunity, you'll lose your benefit check.  Can't get married if a single mom, you'll lose your benefit check,....  The welfare system needs to be revised to give a temporary assist and not punish, but reward those that try to get off the system.

Number four, the Genocide/Eugenics disguised as a "Health Care/Reproductive Care Center."  Yep, Planned Parenthood.  Founded by the evil maniac Margret Sanger to keep "undesirables (blacks) from reproducing."  Abortion is disproportionately done on black women and most Planned Parenthood clinics are in black neighborhoods. 

When we look at these four oppressors of the black community, it is evident that the left wants to oppress blacks, as they support and champion these programs.  LBJ was right when he finally realized the Civil Rights Bill with the New Deal would give the democrats a vehicle to keep the blacks on the "plantation" and under their control.  "We pass this and we'll have those n********s voting democrat for the next 200 years." (Lyndon Johnson-presidential record).

Yes, Oppression still exists, but in the form of democrat policies designed to keep control over the black population.  You now know the problem, it can be fixed.