I am certain many people (white or black) vote to receive welfare. But, I think you are missing the bigger picture the author tries to address. Since living on welfare, is not the same as living in splendor, why do so many blacks accept it?
The mere fact of accepting welfare, relegates a person to the lowest levels of society. While I agree that getting a "free lunch" can be enticing, the cost of the "free lunch" in social status is significant. So, something else must be contributing to the extreme level of support the left receives from blacks.
Exactly right. The left relegates them to a lower social status through their policies then blames it all on a "racist America." The Republican party is put up as the cause of their plight. This is similar to what is seen throughout the Middle East. Tyrannical despots repress their citizens and lay the blame on Israel and America. For groups wanting to be victims a convenient villain is a good thing to have as it excuses your own irresponsible behaviors such as illiteracy, drug abuse, illegitimate child birth, etc.
Exactly. It ain't, in fact, "Chilean Sea Bass". That free lunch is more like fish sticks and left over french fries.
In the black community, there seems to be four ways:
1. Accept the government handouts, which aren't that much, but keeps you alive without much work on your part.
2. Become a crimnal. Deal drugs, Rob, steal. That way is brutal, and most wind up dead or in jail.
3. Have some natural ability. Sports. Music. Dancing. So few make it.
4. Stay in school/learn. Work hard. Maybe you won't get rich, but you'll be freer and middle class.