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Nye Bevan

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6. I would just drop the question of racial classification altogether.

Reply to The Straight Story (Original post)

Mon Feb 25, 2013, 06:50 PM

Feb 2013

The census does not ask about sexual orientation or lefthandedness. What purpose does asking about skin color fulfill? And what is the criterion for being "black", anyway? Two black parents? One black parent? One black grandparent? Is this a "one drop of blood" test?

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U.S. Stopping Use Of Term ‘Negro’ For Census Surveys [View all] The Straight Story Feb 2013 OP

What will they be called in France? immoderate Feb 2013 #1

Interesting point! Gorp Feb 2013 #2

Since when does the US Census determine what happens in France? Ohio Joe Feb 2013 #3

Chaos theory. It's called the "Butterfly Effect." immoderate Feb 2013 #4

apparently Martin is now "offensive and outdated" hfojvt Feb 2013 #5

I would just drop the question of racial classification altogether. Nye Bevan Feb 2013 #6