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Originally posted by Taualumna
I could never understand why people say that minority leaders have to represent minority issues. I thought that it was good enough just to get an ethnic minority or a woman (of any race) representing you in politics. I mean, should a pro-life female politician be seen as negative just because she doesn't believe in abortion? Or what about hispanic or Asian politicians who are not pro-ethnic languages but for the improving of access to English language classes for immigrants (left wing support groups seem to be for ethnic language labels and signs in the respective communities)? Are these peoplegood representatives/role models for their respective communities or are they not?
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I agree with this. I don't understand why you cannot consider them a "black leader" just because they do not share your views. Are they not black and do they not lead? I know you mentioned Malcom X, etc and I see what you mean there about "black leaders" but I think it is unfair to Powell, Rice, etc that most of their own race will not even claim them because of their views.
Edited to change do to do not. Sorry!