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Some of us feel that diverse neighborhoods are simply more interesting.
What could you possibly tell about a neighborhood based on its racial makeup? It could just be a boring place, unless one is simply expects to be entertained by looking at people they perceive as different.
What could you possibly tell about a neighborhood based on its racial makeup? It could just be a boring place, unless one is simply expects to be entertained by looking at people they perceive as different.
Exactly.
It would actually be more productive to ask for a "fun" neighborhood where people have block parties, poker games and do a lot of outdoor activities.
I don't live in a neighborhood for a few reasons. I HATE neighbors. I HATE other peoples kids. I HATE not having my space. I don't have to worry about who moved in nearby when I own 2-10 acres of land with my home on it! If I DID live in a neighborhood it would be in one that had a covenant so we can control who moves in and out
Well, remember this. There are Black people who live in rural areas, especially in the South, Georgia, where you live, is a textbook example of this. What would you do if a Black person had enough money to buy alot of land, and end up being your neighbor?
And something else. Covenants with racial restrictions cannot be enforced. It was declared unconstitutional, so there is nothing you can do to prevent someone of a certain race from moving in, if they have the money and follow the rules.
In the Pittsburgh sub forum here on CD, I've seen many "progressives" moving to Pittsburgh that say they want to live in a diverse neighborhood.
They always end up in the most disportionately white, and middle class neighborhoods in the city.
I always get a laugh when I see a certain car with a bumper sticker that says, "celebrate diversity". The person lives in a neighborhood that is literally 97% white.
My experience is that "progressives" are all for diversity.... just not in their neighborhood.
In the Pittsburgh sub forum here on CD, I've seen many "progressives" moving to Pittsburgh that say they want to live in a diverse neighborhood.
They always end up in the most disportionately white, and middle class neighborhoods in the city.
I always get a laugh when I see a certain car with a bumper sticker that says, "celebrate diversity". The person lives in a neighborhood that is literally 97% white.
My experience is that "progressives" are all for diversity.... just not in their neighborhood.
Hillary celebrates the less than 1% black population in her town. To be fair, she probably thinks it's much higher when she sees the housekeepers arriving at the bus stops each morning.
Living in a diverse neighborhood shows you embrace diversity. However, the Salsa and jazz ideas I quoted above are striking examples of Cultural Appropriation.
It's just weird that the same bunch pushing diversity are also the ones demanding we all think and act alike and don't want to allow any distinctions between race and religion, culture and gender. We can't celebrate diversity if we refuse to distinguish and protect our differences and allow us to prefer some over others based on our own personal preferences.
Some of us feel that diverse neighborhoods are simply more interesting. But I know there are those who want to be a modern day Stepford.
Help me out here. What kind of diversity qualifies to avoid being 'a modern day Stepford' ? A certain % of: households above and below the poverty level; single mothers; blacks and Asians; Democrats and Republicans; Evangelicals and Wiccans ?
Low crime, quiet, high income neighborhood, by the beach, that is something I am familiar with.
As for diversity, nah, don't need that, men over 6 feet, six packs, and swimmers body.
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