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#445 – Vivek Ramaswamy: Trump, Conservatism, Nationalism, Immigration, and War

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Equality's Pursuit Can Breed Division

There has been a recent rise in anti-black and anti-minority racism, surprising given the progress towards racial equity over the last decade. Despite advancements like equal voting rights and access to high-level jobs, the resurgence of racism can be attributed to an obsession with racial equity that has led to divisive measures. Efforts to rectify past injustices by prioritizing certain groups based on race can result in taking opportunities away from others, fostering resentment and animosity. This approach inadvertently breeds greater division rather than promoting genuine equality.

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