[arm958]

The reasons for the racial divide are unclear, but several theories have emerged, including lingering racism in some quarters of the military and a tendency among black recruits to choose jobs that help them find work in the civilian sector.

As far as I know, there is no lingering racism in some quarters of the military. I'm a recently retired senior NCO and I just didn't see it. Elite units would gladly take anyone who could make the grade. No quotas or affirmative action though; that could get people killed for no good reason.

[mrustow]

"Lingering racism" is just the socialist magic phrase to scare the truth away. Can't you see a gunnery sergeant saying, "Hell, no, soldier! We hate black men, so we won't let you get your ass shot off in the infantry!"

[Straight Vermonter]

Doesn't it make far more sense to suggest that blacks are looking at the military as a way to get the education they need? I work at for a computer manufacturer with electronic thechnicians who are almost entirely ex-military. Most of these guys are from "disadvantaged" backgrounds and they gave their time to the military for a period of years and got in return a marketable skill. Sounds like win-win to me. Why should anyone complain?

[sneakypete]

As far as I know, there is no lingering racism in some quarters of the military.

True,but racism is the only real card they have to play. It even keeps them from having to think. It would honestly never occur to these idiots that blacks as a general rule simply don't volunteer for these units.