Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Why Pigford Matters

Big Government "Our purpose is to put the blame for the stench surrounding Pigford precisely where it belongs, in a Washington, DC out of touch with the American people, including many black farmers. What Pigford suggests is that, to Washington, black farmers are, in reality, merely another a group of people an out of control, unaccountable government laced with greed, corruption, and a need for growth is only too willing to elevate and perhaps exploit as a political tool, without genuinely ensuring justice is served on their behalf, while at the same time protecting the interests of hard working taxpayers from the threat of rampant fraud and corruption Pigford very likely represents."

Pigford v. Glickman: 86,000 claims from 39,697 total farmers?  "I’m confused. If there are only 39,697 African-American farmers grand total in the entire country, then how can over 86,000 of them claim discrimination at the hands of the USDA? Where did the other 46,303 come from?
"Now, if you’re confused over what the heck I’m even talking about, let’s go back to the beginning of the story:"...

Congressional Research Service; PDF

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