One theme in the fight over Judge Barrett has to do with the fact that she adopted two kids from Haiti. There are a lot of angles on that story, but the one I find particularly troubling is the idea that cross-racial adoption is a bad thing — as if a person’s race determines what culture they should be raised in, and to raise them in another culture is wrong. That’s ridiculous, but it’s also extraordinarily racist.
Why isn’t it called out as such?
QUOTE: Judge Barrett’s adoptions and the absurdly racist accusations from the left.
Before commenting on the absurdity of the left, we can’t overlook the absurdity, lies and hypocrisy of the right that created this situation. The judicial committee chairperson committed himself, the impending Republican president, and Republican party to not taking this very action in 2016. He said the newly established precedence would “stand the test of time”. So, what are they doing now???…absurd! Oh, another bit of absurdity is allowing a member who was recently “confirmed” to be Covid-19 positive to participate without wearing a mask and refusing to have testing done prior to the initiation of the hearings.
That said, it is indeed absurd that an adoption could become a talking point within this judicial confirmation process. Assuming Judge Barrett’s children are cared for appropriately, it really has no place in the assessment of her as a SCOTUS candidate. I suspect those who are going for this angle would cry foul if the shoe were on the other foot.
QUOTE: There are a lot of angles on that story, but the one I find particularly troubling is the idea that cross-racial adoption is a bad thing — as if a person’s race determines what culture they should be raised in, and to raise them in another culture is wrong. That’s ridiculous, but it’s also extraordinarily racist.
Most studies find there aren’t alarming issues with cross-racial adoption. Yet, some research indicates there’s legitimate concern relative to social identity development. Specifically, some have found that cross-racially adopted children face challenges in coping with being “different” and they may struggle to develop a positive racial/ethnic identity and ability to effectively cope with discrimination. In that sense, it wouldn’t be racist and likely a prudent and appropriate consideration.
While it’s true that some Republicans, like Lindsey Graham, are contradicting what they said a few short years ago, that’s actually not relevant to the point here.
I’ll take your word for it that there are such studies, but I am strongly inclined to believe that there’s a lot of racist nonsense tied up in the concept of developing “a positive racial/ethnic identity and ability to effectively cope with discrimination.”
I’m not sure people need to develop positive racial and ethnic identities. In fact, I think that’s a big part of what’s wrong. We need to learn to have identities that transcend those things.
QUOTE: While it’s true that some Republicans, like Lindsey Graham, are contradicting what they said a few short years ago, that’s actually not relevant to the point here.
Au contraire, mon ami. Given the reference to absurd behavior attached to this process, the very context in which it’s occurring is highly absurd.
QUOTE: … I am strongly inclined to believe that there’s a lot of racist nonsense tied up in the concept of developing “a positive racial/ethnic identity and ability to effectively cope with discrimination.” I’m not sure people need to develop positive racial and ethnic identities.
People are inclined to believe lots of things but it doesn’t necessarily make them true. Do you have data that supports your belief or is this a preference?
Yes, my data is that 99.976% of everything said about race is nonsense.
Most of that 99.976 % consists of variations of the claim that white supremacy isn’t a problem.
Still sounds like an unfounded claim.
And do you think something is a “founded” claim if you cite people who are supposed to be experts on “developing a positive racial/ethnic identity”? To me, that’s like citing astrologers.
I think that positive racial/ethnic identity at least involves overcoming a negative one. People have obviously had low self-esteem because they belong to a certain racial/ethnic group, and that should not be.
QUOTE: … I am strongly inclined to believe that there’s a lot of racist nonsense tied up in the concept of developing “a positive racial/ethnic identity and ability to effectively cope with discrimination.” I’m not sure people need to develop positive racial and ethnic identities.
You made this statement about your “beliefs”. As I said previously, people believe lots of things…doesn’t mean they are true. Thus far, you’ve only offered an unfounded claim. It’s fine you believe what you claim but the question on the table is…is it true. So, if you have data to support your “beliefs”, then I’m happy to entertain it.