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Richard Cochrane is trained in chemistry and metallurgy but is far more interested and practiced as a political and fund raising consultant, writer and amateur historian. He grew up in a Navy family and with his two younger brothers carried on its 500+ year tradition of naval service to Great Britain and the USA then enjoyed a career with one of the largest advertising and public relations agencies working with numerous Fortune 500 companies and many of America's premier educational institutions. He maintains friendships and acquaintanceships around the world. He lives in Santa Barbara, California.

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It’s Not As Black and White As It Is Black And White.

May 31st, 2008 • Richard Cochrane
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Black and WhiteMay 21-22 study by Princeton Survey Research Associates International finds 72% disapprove of giving preferences to blacks and other minorities in things like hirings, promotions, and college admissions., and 75% believing it sometimes or often leads to less qualified people getting hired, promoted, or admitted. Most, 57%, do not believe America has not gone too far in pushing equal rights but about as many think blacks are losing out 30% as say whites are losing out 26% because of racism.

68% say the “poor” have become too dependent upon government assistance, and 67% say the reason blacks “can’t get ahead” is their own fault.

A CNN/Essence magazine poll finds that while only 11% of whites say discrimination against black is very serious 43% of blacks say that. 46% of Whites and 44% of blacks say it is somewhat serious .

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