Holder warns of 'subtle' threats to racial equality
Source: Washington Post
In his most extensive comments on race since early 2009, Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. on Saturday morning argued that America’s struggle for racial equality has become defined less by expressions of outright bigotry than by policies that subtly but systematically impede equal opportunity.
"The greatest threats," he said, "are more subtle. They cut deeper. And their terrible impact endures long after the headlines have faded and obvious, ignorant expressions of hatred have been marginalized." He delivered the remarks during commencement exercises at historically black Morgan State University in Baltimore.
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The roberts supreme court, not so subtle. the likes of a ryan, palin, issa, cruz, bundy, not so subtle. A host of RW governors holding up much needed medical care for poor people, not so subtle. Tea party not so subtle. Trayvon Martin and his murderer, not so subtle. Bush, cheney, wolfowitz, and the rest of his murderous cabal. not so subtle. Bush sr. and his appointment of clarence thomas, not so subtle. Reagan, period, not subtle at all. Nixon and his 'southern strategy', not so subtle. Equal rights have been under attack, big time, since 1968 by the RW reactionaries that are still here and more virulent than ever because an AA resides in that white house at 1600 pennsylvania ave. You're right mr. holder. They been cuttin' since 1968. Some cuts deeper than others. Hope the graduates you spoke to have at least one that will challenge the aforementioned status quo. Congrats grads, you got a real mess to contend with.
