Time To Disband The Congressional Black Caucus?

Hey Jr I think he means CAUCUS. He can confirm though.

BTW thanks for your imput. If we have further need for Candian Caucus we will be in touch

 

Have you heard of something called the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
It outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

The position of the CBC seems to be in conflict with one of the most important laws in our land.

 

I think the discussion is larger than inclusion but goes more to the issue of what elected public servants should be doing on the public dime.
My opinion is they should be serving the interests of their constituents.
Now, let's take a group like the Congressional Black Caucus, not it's foundation or institute but the actual group of 43 congressional representatives.
Their aims are 'positively influencing the course of events pertinent to African-Americans and others of similar experience and situation' and 'achieving greater equity for persons of African descent in the design and content of domestic and international programs and services.'
Perhaps noble goals, but goals that could legitimately be pursued by a white person elected by a majority black constituency.
On the flip side, what about a black person elected by a majority white constituency? Would that person be serving his or her constituency as a member of the CBC?

 

Hey, Ragu, you're on a roll. You've had the best posts of the day.

(And NO SARCASM INTENDED)

 

True dat.
He should type in "Hibachi" after every post.

 

You're in trouble here, Boom. Time to bring in John D. Villarreal to back you up. And tell him to bring his ointment.

 

I bet JDV could do a 1,000 word post on this subject and end up chasing his tail.

 

He should be allowed to join. How anyone would reject someone who theoritically shares many of the same concerns, problems and potential solutions is beyond me.

 

How am I in trouble? Its not about winning. Its about good debate and discussion.

I still don't think its right that the black caucus will not let mr Cohen in but so be it.

From AP:

The caucus would not have permitted Cohen to join, its new chairwoman told The Associated Press. Rep. Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick, D-Mich., said the caucus decided early on that official membership would be restricted to blacks.

Rep Cohen: ahh ahhh ms Kilpatrick

Rep Kilpatrick Yes Congressmen

Rep Cohen : I'd like to join the black caucus

Rep Kilpatrick: sorry your skin must be black . we cannot allow you entry

 

This is all because the guy's name is Cohen.

 

Why does the CBC hate Jewish people?