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>No. I asked if it is morally acceptable under any circumstances to treat a black American the way we treat Nigerians, by threatening them (or their employer) with violence for economic competition. And I'm wondering, if not, why not?

Because they are citizens of the country born under the United States government, and thus should be afforded certain guarantees from that same government. Including a decently paid job. I think that Nigerians deserve the same guarantees from their country too.

I don't believe that Nigeria owes American citizens a job, though. Or vice versa.

Unfortunately to prevent the emergence of poverty, it is necessary for some employers to face an implicit threat of violence that restricts competition among workers. Minimum wage, etc.

>I'm confused. Uncertainty and admission that an empirical question can have multiple answers is racist?

You remind me of this amusing episode: http://foxnewsboycott.com/glenn-beck/glenn-beck-raped-and-mu...



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