Fragile race relations in the USA

Jul 09, 2016 Letters

DEAR EDITOR,
The shooting in Dallas in which five police officers were killed and several others wounded is indicative of the fragility of race relations in the United States, especially between Whites and African Americans.
There can be no doubt that a fair measure of ethnic tension still prevail in the American society which is fueled by the wide income disparities and access to education and job opportunities between Coloreds and Whites.
The United States is perhaps one of the most diverse and multi-cultural countries in the world, but it is still a far way from being cohesive.
The differentiated and discriminatory manner in which immigrants and minorities are treated serve as a hindrance to the evolution of what sociologists referred to as the ‘melting pot’ society in which the several sub-cultures morph into something transcendental and culturally distinct.
The killing of law enforcement officers by civilians is unfortunate and completely unjustifiable and if not properly managed could turn ugly and lead to a new spiral of attacks and counter attacks as happened in the past.
President Obama has spoken out strongly against the killing of the five security officials and urged that there be calm and restraint on the part of those involved and affected one way or the other.
The Dallas killings ought to be a reminder if not a lesson for all ethnically diverse societies, including ours, that race relations should not be taken for granted and that no effort should be spared to create a society that is fair to all regardless of ethnicity or political affiliation.
Hydar Ally

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