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To: bjc
Do you have a better idea for addressing this issue or even for attracting more minorities to the Republican Party?

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1) I don't care about the issue of how "private" universities spend their monies, it is not my business as long as tax dollars are not being used.

2) Attract Black voters through honest and continued explanation of Conservative values along with a continued expose of how liberal policies hold Black America back is the road to take.

This call for a Whites only scholarship program coming from an organization with Republican in its title plays perfectly into the hands of all the left-wing loud-mouths who want Black America to see us as racist. That is remarkably stupid.

If you disagree then tell me why.

32 posted on 11/21/2006 2:40:46 PM PST by wtc911 (You can't get there from here)
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To: wtc911

The explanation of conservative values and free market principles has not stemmed the tide of ethnic earmarks and affirmative action set asides. You are trying to make an omlette without breaking the eggs. Do you also oppose lawsuits to ban the use of race in college selection decisions?

The whole issue of fairness and the removal of race-based decisions has to be addressed head on, because the left is far too entrenched to allow a genuine dialogue on the issues. Raising will undoubtedly aggravate some, especially the beneficiaries.

I agree with you that this scholarship issue has some of the hallmarks of a cheap stunt, but as far as I can see without these occasional act of political theater there will be no discussion of the issues. I do think what would make this more effective is if the BUYR could ensure that there numbers include individuals from every type of background and that any "dialogue" provoking actions reflect a consensus of alll the members of the BUYR.


38 posted on 11/22/2006 5:25:49 AM PST by bjc (Check the data!!)
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