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In my own mind, the implications for policy are minor and would be good ideas in the absence of racial considerations anyway. It means being slower to see disparate impact of anti-crime measures as evidence of racism. It means encouraging pro-social behavior and discouraging violent culture. The introduction of federal welfare destroyed the black family - only one in five American black children live with both parents. Why not link welfare benefits to public service, or replace it with government jobs repairing parks and schools? Use financial incentives to encourage two-parent families. Give a 20% pay raise for people on the public dole who are married and live with their spouse.

Today, strong encouragement of pro-social culture would be called "racist". But it would be better for all involved.




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