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Originally posted by Camron Rust
Still, the majority of players across all levels (NCAA, HS, and Pros) track the demographics of the country. [/B]
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If by this you mean that sports reflect the demographics of the entire country, then I have to disagree. The white population is still the majority and yet the majority of players in the NBA are black. If the NBA followed demographics we see a great deal more whites in professional basketball. That does not bother me. I believe that the best players make it and that in general happen to be the black players.
There's a push to get more black drivers into NASCAR to reflect the national demographics. I think its a mistake to insist that you have to have an equal representation. When you do, you make race the issue and not skill. I have no problem with any ethnic group trying to make it in any sport or profession. However, they need to make it on merit. And I'm sure there are qualified black drivers out there. If a case can be made that more blacks are not in NASCAR because of racism, then something should be done about it. But lets not declare victory because we have increased the number of black drivers to a level that reflects the demographics. Its not about numbers, but skill.
I hope no one takes anything I said as racist. Its always a little dicey when you talk about race. Skin color does not matter to me. Its what comes out of a person that defines them in my opinion. Not whats on the outside.
Now for a little humor. I understand why there are not a lot of black hockey players. Think aout. Would you want a bunch of white guys with sticks chasing you?