Please Stop Helping Us
How Liberals Make It Harder for Blacks to Succeed
by:
Jason Riley
in:
Racial Studies
Summary:
The book argues that well-intentioned welfare policies and affirmative action programs often undermine the black community's ability to achieve success by fostering dependency and lowering standards. It critiques the role of government intervention and liberal policies in perpetuating problems within black communities, advocating for personal responsibility and free-market solutions as more effective means of progress.
Key points:
1. Welfare Policies' Drawbacks: Riley believes welfare policies can unintentionally foster dependency and poverty in the black community.
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