Busing is Just Another Word for Desegregation
In one of the earlier Presidential debates of the 2020 primary presidential election, senator Kamala Harris asked Joe Biden his position on busing. Joe responded with “I did not oppose busing in America. What I opposed is busing ordered by the Department of Education. That’s what I opposed.” (32) At this moment, the seasoned politician and possible presidential candidate appeared completely out of touch with the realities and racial maneuverings of public education and the boards that govern its legislation. While he may not believe in the de jure, or enforced, segregation, he has turned a blind eye to the de facto segregation techniques that have been carefully coordinated by school boards, city planners, and legislative and judicial systems.
After this debate, Joe Biden attested that he grew up in a middle class background and aside from his summer job at the community pool, his exposure to African American culture was limited, to say the least. This is an honest self reflection as none of us can control the lives we are born into, however it’s important for all political leaders such as Biden to understand their platform and ability to use executive powers to change the course of American action. You cannot be a moral leader if you bury your head in the sand when confronted with controversial issues.
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