Rebirth 79: I opened a bank in the United States

"Yeah! Is Carter back? I see what a handsome boy! And beautiful girl, hello! I've heard Jenny talk about you a lot, and she misses you very much, you know?"

The enthusiastic voice in the room interrupted Carter's thinking.

According to the prestige, a black lady who was dressed more conservatively but with more colorful clothes was walking towards Carter and the two from the stairs.Behind her, there are a few black children rolling their eyes
"Every mother misses her child. We will be back often, but when we can't be with Jenny, we are so glad she has such a kind friend like you!"

Carter didn't see any slippers for guests on the shoe cabinet at Brown's house.In the absence of the host's permission, out of social courtesy, Carter did not rush into the house, but just stood at the door and responded with a smile.At the same time, Carter handed out the gift he brought:
"Jenny said that the color of this scarf will look good on you! I specially asked me to bring it to you, and there is also a box of Boston lobster, so that the children can taste the taste of the East Coast!"

"Thank you, thank you! You... I don't know what to say, I'm so excited! By the way, come in quickly! Why are you still standing at the door?"

"Yes, sit on the sofa and I'll make coffee. Oh! You don't need to change your shoes! Just go in. We don't have any guests, so we don't prepare this. Don't worry, we clean and mop the floor every week. , very easy!"

"Okay, then I'll come right in!"

With the words of the master and hostess, Carter and Anna entered Brown's house together.Perhaps because of the friendly attitude of their parents, a few black children also approached timidly.
"Ms. Brown, it's convenient to ask you. Is there any inconvenience in life when Jenny is here? You know, when facing us, she always thinks not to cause trouble to the children. It is difficult for us to get rid of She heard the truth!"

"Mr. Brown, I heard that you teach at the University of California, Irvine. I don't know which course you are the professor of?"

Chat with Mrs. Brown about family issues, and Mr. Brown about professionalism.
For Carter, finding common topics with strangers has almost become instinct.
For almost everyone in the market or management, these are the basic skills!

Leaving aside the small community gossips and other homely things that Mrs. Brown mentioned, Mr. Brown's words surprised Carter a bit.
"I have a Ph.D. in sociology, so I naturally teach some social science subjects. I heard from Jenny, Carter, you are a Yale student at Yale University. Your grades in social science courses should be very good, right?"

"My grades are actually very average."

"Theoretical grades are just"

Rao is that professors of social sciences are often not as rigid as professors of science and engineering, but Mr. Brown was almost confused by Carter's words that could kill the conversation.
Just be polite, are you serious? !

"Yes, my grades in theoretical courses are average, but I have practiced a lot in handling various public affairs! Yale University is a good platform, and we have many practical opportunities."

"That's right, a famous school is a famous school! The Irvine branch, after all, is not very rich. Our students may learn better than you in theory, but they may not be as good as you in real work!"

"Exactly, I have a question. If you see it in your opinion, what do you think of this policy?"

"Is this a test?"

Carter smiled. But soon, Carter couldn't laugh anymore
"Of course not. It's just that I'm a little confused about this issue now. I want to hear more people's opinions!"

On the coffee table in the living room, there are a lot of documents.While talking, Mr. Brown took out a piece of paper with the question printed on it and handed it to Carter
The problem is very simple, that is, recently California intends to give some direct economic compensation to the blacks to make up for the damage done to the African black group under slavery in the past, etc.
Looking at the University of California emblem on the upper left corner of the paper, it is obvious that this is a topic of political discussion.There is no fixed standard answer, just look at the students' opinions.
Seeing this, Carter didn't feel anything.Just looking at the answer of the student named Roland Bode on this piece of paper with a smile.

What compensates the black group of African Americans is a manifestation of facing history; what not only needs to pay attention to the harm caused to black people by American slavery, but also cannot ignore the harm caused to them by the systemic discrimination of the American judicial system against black groups; what California The judiciary should also give appropriate preferential treatment to the African black group.
After reading the whole article, Carter only felt one word: increase the intensity!
Giving money directly is not enough, the judiciary must also favor black people.
When whites and blacks commit the same crime, it is recommended that the judiciary give blacks a lighter sentence.

As for why?
Because in the past, in the same situation, black people would be punished more severely!So now the sentence is lighter to make up for the injustice in the past. Is there a problem?

Anyway, the student's answer said no problem!
Looking at the answer, one after another, there are reasonable and well-founded proofs.
Carter was speechless besides being speechless.
But in the comments, Carter saw something different
"Using unfair treatment to make up for injustice is not true equality. The equality pursued by the African-American community should be equal treatment under the normative system. In the past, black people were punished more severely for the same crime. Today we realize that It was a mistake. Are we going to make the same mistake again?"

He raised his head and looked at Mr. Brown with inexplicable expectations and apprehension in his eyes. Carter was surprised that such a black professor would give such a comment.
After all, in an immigrant country like the United States, it is rare to see people who do not speak for their own ethnicity!Moreover, there is often no good end!

"Very objective evaluation."

After looking at Mr. Brown's expression, he looked at the paper in his hand.

Carter chose one of the most conservative answers.

"Um"

Mr. Brown nodded, but there was still a trace of expectation in his eyes.Obviously, he also wanted to hear what Carter would have to say.
But Carter didn't speak for a long time, and Mr. Brown's expression also showed a trace of sadness.

Neither side brought up the subject again.
But this question remained in Carter's mind.
"Jenny, we are back! Mrs. Brown is very enthusiastic! But I feel that the atmosphere in their house is a bit strange."

"Wash your hands and prepare to eat! Melis is back too, upstairs!"

While busy with things in the kitchen, Jenny shouted.

After Carter approached, Jenny continued to ask:

"Strange? What's so strange? I've met Mr. Brown too. He's a nice guy! Did you say something wrong that irritated others?"

"No, no, where do you want to go! Mr. Brown is also very warm to us, not cold. I'm just a little surprised, how did their family live in this community?"

"Hey! You don't look down on others? Let me tell you, Mr. Brown, people are too honest. Recently, California is discussing whether to send money to black people. Mr. Brown. Not only voted against it, but also in the newspaper Publicly speaking, this policy is evil! You said that under such circumstances, he is on the side of the blacks, can he still live?"