Equally Represented

If minorities had more politicians and leaders in America, how would it affect the public and certain minority groups? The quote “Queens had seen a drop in violent crime since his election. The latest school test scores were you. You could think wise John Kwang was responsible,” explores the question. (lee,84). If there were numerous politicians representing every race, would minority groups be less tempted to steal because they felt like someone of their own race will look out for their needs? Would a minority being in power inspire others that they can over come the white system if they try hard enough? If there is only one minority group in power, there will be competition from all of the other minorities to get someone to represent them. There would also be more racial tension between other minorities rather then just the whites. Obama for example could represent the black community but how effectively can he represent the Asian American community or the Hispanic community? Some black people had problems with Obama because he was not “black enough”. What defines racial representation if a race will not accept him? Would the crime rate go down in communities if they did have someone to represent them? I believe that in order for minorities to feel like they have a voice in America, more minorities need to be elected meaning that there is a possibility for minorities to be accepted in America rather then being told what is best for them by a group of people who do not understand them. Minorities need a person who can stand up for them to level the playing field. The white politics have taken advantage of the cheap labor from immigrants but if they had been represented then they could more easily stand up for themselves. In having a variety of politicians, America will truly belong to the people with the political representatives seeing to the fair treatment of everyone instilling a sense of belonging in America rather then being dictated by the white society.