This article as some changes from my original posting:
Everyone knows that raced whites collectively used racialized practices to discriminate against African-Americans in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The fact of the matter is that some of these same practices are still in existence but it is written in different forms or supported through a gentlemen's agreement. Mr. McGauley probably finds it interesting and humorous to see such blatant practices and wanted to share it with his friends.
This is language found in the article:
"While some covenants ban seemingly silly things, others have more serious restrictions. A number of covenants written in the 1930s and 1940s have race restrictions. “The members of the Mongolian or Ethopian races are prohibited from owning any of the lots in said addition…,” said the covenant for Highview Park Addition, written in 1942."
Update
Mitch Harper writes on his weblog, about finding such language offensive and filed an affidavit. Harper is running for the 4th district and was quoted in the article. What a coincidence, but an astute politician knows how to get his name in print. Smile and a wink.
so lets see- we live in a nation of laws. if you dont like a law , change it, or your are stuck to enforce it.
ReplyDeleteSo suppose I put an "Illegal shed, garage, or swingset in my yard, without paying the red tape machine, or a neighbor complains, or the local home owner association files suit( all recent true life examples); or I'm running a business out of my home(restoring cars, or anything not AVON/AMWAY,minority night time child care( again true tales) ; or my property doesnt meet every dotted i or crossed t in city neighborhood code( ditto);
then due to the laws on the books, which must be enforced by statute, until changed-- then that means that anybody that lives in neighborhoods with these restrictive covenants, and by-laws, are subject to law, just the same as it is illegal to light up in a bar.
I'm sure there is growing racial unrest in thsi city, as we witness a flood of Asian(mongoloid)Burmese refugees, illegal immigrants( Simon Rios is the poster boy), child molesters, and other undesirables( many would include the GBLT's, or other minorities).
given the large local White, German, evangical Christian base, I would dare say many of these suburbanistas, causing urban sprawl, and such;
would all be ticked off at all "YOU PEOPLE"(insert any non- white republican term)
staling their childrens jobs, undercutting wages, and just plain breaking the laws, and demanding something be done about it.
Like McGauley- stirring up discontent, by pointing out these racial based laws still on the books.
The law is the law, no matter how small, and must be enforced to the letter, and spirit, until changed.
So when will all the neighborhood covenants, and by-laws be posted on line, as is done with other city code, zoning boards, and such?
grrr! i'm so mad i cant tpye..
Thanks for the insight. I don't know when McGauley will post the neighborhood covenants online..give him a call and let's us know.
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