White House criticizes Bennett's remarks on blacks
The White House on Friday criticized as "not appropriate" a comment from former Education Secretary William Bennett that aborting black babies would reduce the crime rate.
Bennett, a conservative radio commentator, stirred outrage for saying on his talk show on Wednesday: "But I do know that it's true that if you wanted to reduce crime, you could, if that were your sole purpose, you could abort every black baby in this country and your crime rate would go down."
"That would be an impossibly ridiculous and morally reprehensible thing to do, but your crime rate would go down," he said on his call-in program "Morning in America."
"The president believes the comments were not appropriate," White House spokesman Scott McClellan said.
See video of Bill Bennent defending his comments on Hannity and Colmes HERE.
posted by Pat Campbell @ 3:40 PM
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When you speak the truth you have to be ready for the libs to start having a snit over it. Stand up and say that's right, you have a problem with the truth? Then enjoy the fireworks!
Jim in PA
Perhaps Bennett was to busy thinking about any more money lost on gambling in Vegas when he made the gaff.
I do not belong to the Bill Bennett fan club, but I think one could agree with what he said for ANY race. He used very poor judgment in his comment, but it is about what I would expect from him.
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