While pushing the Iran Nuke deal, Al Sharpton is calling for black pastors to push from the pulpit
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Disproportinate Number of Blacks in the Military?
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Okay, I admit I want to disagree just because it is Sharpton but he has a valid point. War is hazardous to your health, especially if you are in the military. I see the merit in making danged sure your child isn't sent to a war zone because some politicians can't be bothered with diplomacy.
In terms of the impact an engagement could have on the black community because of the proportion of their kids in the military, assuming Sharpton knows what he's talking about, yes, it's a legitimate issue for them. In terms of the massive benefits military service brings when not engaged it's nonsense. There's a fine line between expecting benefit without cost and balancing cost and benefit. Sharpton will probably find a way to go to the ridiculous extreme but as stated in the OP I think it's a legitimate issue."He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose." - Jim Elliot
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Originally posted by Teallaura View PostOkay, I admit I want to disagree just because it is Sharpton but he has a valid point. War is hazardous to your health, especially if you are in the military. I see the merit in making danged sure your child isn't sent to a war zone because some politicians can't be bothered with diplomacy.
In terms of the impact an engagement could have on the black community because of the proportion of their kids in the military, assuming Sharpton knows what he's talking about, yes, it's a legitimate issue for them.
In terms of the massive benefits military service brings when not engaged it's nonsense. There's a fine line between expecting benefit without cost and balancing cost and benefit.
Sharpton will probably find a way to go to the ridiculous extreme but as stated in the OP I think it's a legitimate issue.The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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Sure thing, I admit I had to think about it. Sharpton rubs me the wrong way so I tend to take what he says in the worst way which annoys me even more when I have to back uo and reconsider anything I might comment on."He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose." - Jim Elliot
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Originally posted by Teallaura View PostSure thing, I admit I had to think about it. Sharpton rubs me the wrong way so I tend to take what he says in the worst way which annoys me even more when I have to back uo and reconsider anything I might comment on.The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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Originally posted by Cow Poke View PostWhile pushing the Iran Nuke deal, Al Sharpton is calling for black pastors to push from the pulpit
This study claims the disparity is probably a product of different career aspirations:
http://www.demographic-research.org/...l23/2/23-2.pdf
The overall higher odds of mortality among non-metropolitan troops might be
explained by race or ethnicity. Research has demonstrated race differences in military
mortality; African Americans have lower mortality relative to whites (Gifford 2009; see
also Binkin 1993 and Binkin et al. 1982). The race difference is attributed to variation
in career intentions among military personnel. African Americans tend to volunteer for
the military with the intention to pursue a career in the military whereas white
volunteers are less career-focused. Career intentions make an impact on mortality
through combat exposure; career-focused military personnel (such as officers) are less
likely to be exposed to combat and, therefore, have a lower risk of mortality.
The race differences in career focus and accompanying combat exposure might
contribute to non-metropolitan/metropolitan differences since race groups are not
evenly distributed across metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas. For example, in
2000, the African American population was largely concentrated in metropolitan areas
(90% versus 74% of whites). The uneven distribution of race groups and the military
mortality risks associated with race might underlie the differences in the odds of
mortality between metropolitan and non-metropolitan troops. African American
personnel have lower mortality and the African American population is less represented
in non-metropolitan areas; therefore, the higher risk race group (white) is
disproportionately represented among the non-metropolitan areas."As for my people, children are their oppressors, and women rule over them. O my people, they which lead thee cause thee to err, and destroy the way of thy paths." Isaiah 3:12
There is no such thing as innocence, only degrees of guilt.
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Interesting, DE, thanks."He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose." - Jim Elliot
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Originally posted by Cow Poke View PostWhile pushing the Iran Nuke deal, Al Sharpton is calling for black pastors to push from the pulpit
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Originally posted by shunyadragon View PostOne of the factors is the historical lack of economic equal opportunity for Blacks in the business world as a whole has led to higher proportion of Blacks volunteering the military.The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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Originally posted by shunyadragon View PostOne of the factors is the historical lack of economic equal opportunity for Blacks in the business world as a whole has led to higher proportion of Blacks volunteering the military."The man from the yacht thought he was the first to find England; I thought I was the first to find Europe. I did try to found a heresy of my own; and when I had put the last touches to it, I discovered that it was orthodoxy."
GK Chesterton; Orthodoxy
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First Sharpton, now Shuny?! I am not happy with you right now .
Shuny's point is valid although he takes it farther than he should. Poverty does indeed result in a large number of volunteers who would not have volunteered had they had other options of similar benefit.
So what? I can think of dozens of employers for which the same is true. Poverty not race is the causal factor. But since the tangible and intangible benefits of military service provide means out of poverty and the volunteer gives informed consent service is a good thing."He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose." - Jim Elliot
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