A view from an "alternative" afrikaneer

[samuelp]

I read something quite interesting here :
http://www.thoughtleader.co.za/mariusredelinghuys/2009/08/16/debating-race-is-not-backwards/

In my South Africa, race and poverty is intricately intertwined, as is race and riches — large racial inequalities remain, with white people accounting for just 9% of the population but 45% of the country’s income. In my South Africa, racism is alive and kicking, with incidents such as the Reitz men’s residence at the University of the Free State and racially motivated attacks, slur and crime being prevalent. I live in a South Africa in which racial prejudice and ignorance is internalised and socialised, lying dormant and waiting for the right moment to rear its ugly head.

The state of race relations in South Africa demands that we organise a meaningful, broadbased and representative debate on race. The president specifically has a responsibility towards the people of the country to support initiatives conducive to an honest, open discussion.

A debate about the state of race relations. What do you think about that ?

 

[psichron]

How many of these do we need?

Edit: The Reitz thing wasn't even racist, they just oppose forced integration which is almost as bad as forced segregation (apartheid).

 

[wrathex]

I think that many adult South Africans (previous generation) are the ones who are in
need of emotional and psychological resolution on this issue.

The kids are getting on fine and freely discuss this issue with each other and of course quite a bit of political science (including the history of the ANC and apartheid) is now part of the school syllabus in history.

This issue is being talked about every day as it is, but by ordinary people, I don't see
why the goverment needs to provide a platform for ordinary people to engage in conversation.

 

[psichron]

Thanks wrathex, didn't think about it that way but it makes sense. Maybe that's why I can't understand when people keep wanting to stir things up the whole time, it's because they're still stuck in the past while the new generation is moving forward.

 

[BLIXEMPIE]

Yawn! Yes, very interesting indeed.