Wednesday, Mar. 17, 2010

Eisley is an ignorant apologist

I thought Matthew Eisley's March 10 editor's column, "Don't assume racism," was apologist in tone and substance and disregarded the lessons of history.

Policy has historically been used as a tool of racism in the United States, both overtly and by those who are content to go along.

The longstanding impact of racism in the American South can best be addressed by wise policy choices. This includes policy concerning childhood education.

Although the overt issues in Raleigh may be "socio-economic," the underlying impact may be racist.

To disregard racism in education policy in the South is to disregard history.

Charles Hall

Raleigh