One caveat I would have to add to this whole conversation is that I have yet to see a sizable black population emerge, anywhere in the world, that is on average, economically prosperous with low crime rates. Everywhere that black people are, there are high crime rates, and the majority of them are in poverty. I don't know why that is, and I'm not trying to insinuate anything. I am just noticing
that it is that way. To me, all options are on the table and I don't automatically write off anything because its "racist" or "offensive". Our understanding of the genetic components of IQ have improved dramatically in recent years, and that appears to be a good indicator of prosperity and success. Are there other factors that have influenced the socio-economic status of black people globally? I don't know.
A sub point of discussion to the above that I have been recently pondering is this: colonialism of Africa is often blamed for the woes and misfortunes of Africa today. I suppose that's partially understandable. However, colonialism in Africa didn't really begin until about 1870. Why is it that the civilizations of Africa were so technologically and socially far behind European society that they were so weak and susceptible to invasion and colonialism from Europe? I mean, when we were beginning to develop the machinery that drove the industrial revolution, when we were developing the first engines, when we had fairly advanced fire arms, complex social and political structures, most of Africa was living in tribes, dressing in leaves and wielding spears. Why is that? I would genuinely like the input from someone on this question that is educated in the field. Maybe
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@Jack V Savage ?