Is Anti-multiculturalism a PC Term for Racist?
Brace Yourselves post at Shakespeare’s Sister
If it quacks like a duck…… or a PC term by any other name….. I’m sorry
was that supposed to be a rose? My apologies to Shakespeare’s Sister but
I take offense at a post that characterizes anyone who is not diversity
happy with a term like anti-multiculturalism. If it was not intended to be a
polite turn of phrase to substitute anti-multiculturalism for racist, then again
I apologize. Being opposed to unrestrained immigration, uncontrolled
borders and lax national security should not earn one the title racist. Which
is the feeling one gets whenever expressing their preference for anything
other than let everyone come, let everyone do what they want, don’t worry
about a thing.
There is a cost associated with every social change. There is a way to lessen the unpleasant outcomes that can occur. If people would approach diversity as a result rather than the objective it would likely happen naturally and not be met with much opposition. Gradual change for any reason is less disruptive than an expeditious campaign touted to be the right thing to do.
As for Mr. Putnam’s research, who knows? It may make sense, it may not.
How often are results of learned authors’ works refuted by later data or the
competing paper of another equally qualified individual? Your are probably
right about Putnam’s premature announcement and wanting to see the data.
But please, enough with the insults already. Those not fond of unrestrained
immigration are tired of the slams. We have a valid point or points also. Any
one merely wanting immigration control to deny people of any particular
ethnic or racial heritage the ability to come to America is simply wrong. But
it is also wrong ignore the need for controlled immigration. That’s what gives
diversity a bad name, not those of us urging sensible control.
You might notice the following links are from Belgium, Ireland, Australia and
elsewhere. Is the U.S. the only country where such stories are popular?
Stanford Matthews & C. Harris
Tribes in Europe and the Disappearance of Trust
Brussels Journal, Belgium - Oct 12, 2006
… This week Robert Putnam, Harvard professor and author of … told The
Financial Times (“Harvard study paints bleak picture of ethnic diversity”)
that “the …
Harvard study paints bleak picture of ethnic diversity
Financial Times, UK - Oct 8, 2006
A bleak picture of the corrosive effects of ethnic diversity has been revealed
in research by Harvard University’s Robert Putnam, one of the world’s most …
Harvard University’s renowned political scientist Robert Putnam …
FinFacts Ireland, Ireland - Oct 9, 2006
Harvard University’s political scientist Professor Robert Putnam, author of … a
bleak picture of the corrosive effects of ethnic diversity, revealed in …
Harvard prof says diversity not an unqualified good
Hot Air, MD - Oct 10, 2006
Not just any Harvard prof … Robert Putnam, who argued famously in “Bowling
Alone” that Americans … preparing to tie that phenomenon somehow to ethnic
diversity? …
Ethnic diversity ‘breeds mistrust’
Daily Telegraph, Australia - Oct 9, 2006
… The worrying findings about the effects of ethnic diversity were developed by
Robert Putnam, a Harvard University political scientist whose previous research …
More Diversity, Less Civility [John Derbyshire]
National Review Online Blogs, NY - Oct 10, 2006
… Curiously, Harvard University political scientist Robert Putnam has recently
published bleak findings of his research showing how the ethnic diversity passions …
Diverse communities trust less
Washington Times, DC - Oct 9, 2006
A Harvard University political scientist said people in ethnically … Robert Putnam
said his research shows that the … “In the presence of diversity, we hunker down …
Research shows disturbing picture of modern life
MSNBC - Oct 8, 2006
… The Harvard Professor was making a point about “social … The second kind, says
Putnam, can “lead to Bosnia … His diversity research reveals not just that bonding …