Amazingly, I heard some guy on the local Houston radio (950, I think) discussing this.
We humans talk about how smart a golden retriever is, or how dumb a cocker spaniel is, or how high-strung a chihuahua, or pomeranian is.
They are all dogs. With 99.whatever % of the same DNA.
We’re all humans. With 99.whatever % of the same DNA.
Why can’t we be different like them?
We say the same thing about birds, cats, TREES, GRASS, etc. Why can’t we SAY the same thing that’s TRUE either way?
Now, I’m not saying that Africans are not as smart as Europeans. What I’m saying is, it’s not wrong to say what you BELIEVE.
Now, I’m not saying what he’s said isn’t offensive, but then again, I’m part of the HUMAN race, and we tend to get offended from time to time. (Despite the fact that some want to outlaw that).
Some years ago there was an Ontario scientist (I think London University) who conducted extensive studies on racial intelligence. His conclusions were yellow race had slightly higher average IQ then white race and then black race a little lower again.
He also was crucified based on hysteria without any factual discussion.
This is not the way to deal with controversial subjects. It does not inspire confidence with a rational thinking person that the truth is upheld.
Here's the deal: In a free society, you have the right to say whatever you want.
However, you do not have the right to be heard and you will have to deal with the consequences of those words.