To Prospector:
It is true that the pales have had a head start. (even YOU must admit that!) In fact I think the statistic is that 80 percent of the wealth of RSA is controlled by about 9% of the population. That 9% is over 75% pale. In view of the obvious reluctance of the pales to accept change and do their bit to balance out these obvious skews....the government had to put in place some laws that compel everyone to act towards achieving EQUITY! Affirmative Action aims to do exactly that. As Afri said.....change willingly or it will be thrust upon us!In any case, if we stop the disrespect and the hate, we will sooner rather than later achieve sufficient transformation to not need the EE ACT. Believe me, black people are prepared to work hard for their stripes. They just dont understand why there is always so much negativity where their efforts are concerned. Incidentally, how would you suggest the government achieve a better balance of wealth, power, training oppotunities, jobs etc. Perhaps you have some thoughts that could be useful!
