Ebbie... the list is, by definition a **generalization**. It explains 'some' things. There are obviously exceptions to the "White men can't jump" rule, too.

I KNOW that humans are 99.999% genetically similar. I KNOW that it is dangerous to make too much over the small differences, but evolution DOES create some differences in localized populations. We see it in birds, bears, butterflies and bees....and it happens in humans, whether it is PC to take note of those small differences or not.

"I suspect it has a good deal more to do with 'hunger' than with inherent characteristics."

I'm afraid it is easier to measure variation in muscle structure and enzyme levels than 'hunger' and 'motivation', and it would be helpful if we DID know exactly what these minor variations mean.

We KNOW that sickle-cell disease is relevant, because we need to help those afflicted.

Genetic differences allow Inuit people to endure cold better and survive on a diet with almost no vegetables....and it's no shame to have or NOT have that gene.....it just is.

Why am I climbing out on this limb when it is such a touchy topic? Because the point is that everyone should be given a fair chance to do and participate in whatever endeavors they choose to, and to excel as it works!
60 years ago, the NBA was about 100% white players...today, it is a large majority black, and people still are quite happy watching the best basketball players compete...as they should be.

I have spent my life arguing for fairness and equal opportunity, but I also argue for truth and accuracy and knowledge, no matter where it leads.