Are Black Republicans Selfish?

By Author: Angela Winters
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I recently read an article at Black America Web, one of my favorite news sources, and was taken back by the opinion of one of the writers. In a nutshell, she said that Black Republicans are just selfish.

We don't have the exact numbers from the 2004 election yet, but a lot of buzz has been going around the past few weeks about Bush's black numbers. The Joint Center for Political & Economic Studies conducted a research survey suggesting that Bush will probably double his black vote in 2004 from the paltry 9% in 2000.

In her commentary, the writer sees selfishness and lack of racial identity as the reason blacks would increase their support of a man who has been nothing less than 'negligent and hostile' to them.

Why is it so hard to understand that we are all not defined by our skin color? We are human beings, and just as white/Asian/Hispanic or any other kind of Americans tend to lean right when they get some cheese, so do black folks. So yes, there might be a part of that, but I wouldn't call it selfish. Fiscal conservativism is not exclusive to any race.

Her reference to the ...
... values appeal underestimates our intelligence. She seems to think that blacks support Bush's values out of hatred for gays and non-Christians. Bush's value statement isn't just about the gay marriage amendment or stuffing faith in our face, which is arguably the wrong choice. It's about traditional values; especially traditional family values which it seems as if liberals are deeming politically incorrect. Many blacks are seeing the demise of the black family and the damage it is doing to our children a result of our rejection of the values that got us through much harder times than we face now and no longer believe that its purely racism.

Overall, I disagree with the article but it's important to read because it shows a growing age and class disconnect within the black community that can only work to our overall disadvantage.

The article in question, can be found at http://www.blackamericaweb.com/site.aspx/bawnews/mathis1025

About the Author Angela Winters is a freelance writer and author of over twelve novels. She writes articles on race, politics and diversity. Located in the Washington DC area, Angela has written for The Laurel Leader, Popandpolitics.com, Watchblog, Centerfield and Politopics among others.