No, races are not equal

**Papay** · June 15, 2017, 08:50 PM

Yeah i know that this opinion is controvertial but i do believe that races have different characteristics therefore are not equal. Here is an example: If you study a country like America you will see that less than 15% are African Americans. Despite that fact is that traditionally around 85% of NBA players are black. Isnt that proof that black race has more athletic skills compared to white race? Can we assume that other differences exist?

**athanaric** · June 15, 2017, 08:55 PM

Define "race".

**bigdaddy1204** · June 16, 2017, 02:47 AM

I think "race" is not particularly useful when looking at humans. It is an outdated concept. However, it is true that different geographic populations do have different physical characteristics. For instance, long distance runners are often of East African or Kenyan descent as their bodies are perfect for this kind of running.

Small differences like that exist but there is only one human race.

**athanaric** · June 16, 2017, 03:20 AM

Originally Posted by bigdaddy1204

I think "race" is not particularly useful when looking at humans. It is an outdated concept. However, it is true that different geographic populations do have different physical characteristics. For instance, long distance runners are often of East African or Kenyan descent as their bodies are perfect for this kind of running.

Small differences like that exist but there is only one human race.

IMO that's not even the problem here. Only fools would deny the overall physical differences. However, the OP hasn't given us a definition of the term "race" as he understands it, nor evidence for his assertions.