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| Last Edited | Penguin Jun 25, 2010 05:33pm |
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| Category | Opinion |
| Author | Eugene Kane |
| Media | Newspaper - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |
| News Date | Wednesday, June 23, 2010 11:00:00 PM UTC0:0 |
| Description | U.S. Senate candidate Ron Johnson apparently likes the published work of controversial author Charles Murray.
Not me.
Murray is a prominent social scientist and much-in-demand speaker who is a darling of conservatives for his extreme views on public policy issues. He's also the co-author of 1994's "The Bell Curve: Intelligence and Class Structure in American Life," which has been widely regarded as both groundbreaking social theory and one of the most racist books ever printed by a legitimate publisher.
The theme of "The Bell Curve" is that genetic differences exist between blacks and whites that account for much of the poor performance by African-American students. He also thinks IQ is the best way to judge an individual's chance at success and that some kids shouldn't be encouraged to go to college.
Murray is a polarizing figure for many and a risky figure to whom any politician might link his fortunes. For comparison, think about the Rev. Jeremiah Wright and why President Barack Obama had to dump the controversial preacher during his 2008 presidential campaign.
Guilt by association is what they call it.
According to news reports, Johnson played a major role in inviting Murray to give a speech in Oshkosh earlier this year. According to the Oshkosh Northwestern newspaper, Johnson helped book Murray as keynote speaker for the Partners in Education Council meeting in March. |
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