[John Robertson]

I don't think that qualifies as a true "false premise," but point taken. Of course, there are no true, perfect comparisons. Take a look at my 60.

[The Toll]

My point being that the author wrongly claims the areas are similar in ethnicity and then goes on to try to use that as one plank in his argument. I think it would be more accurate to say that the "you owe me" attitude is even more prevalent in an ethnically distilled environment when everyone reinforces each others beliefs. The black folks in the suburbs (where social programs still exist) do not appear to suffer this poison. Perhaps that is why they are not in the ghetto, physically or mentally.