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Entry: IQ and Political Legitimacy Link: http://www.takimag.com/sniperstower/article/iq_and_political_legitimacy#27066 Post contents: Of course intellectual differences between individuals are apparant to everyone. This truth does not delegitimatize any bedrock American institution, though it may threaten certain silly policies (NCLB). One the other hand, the "truth" of racially determined intelligence is certainly NOT apparent to anyone. The hypothesis is supported by genetic and statistical studies which very few are qualified to evaluate and over which there remains significant dispute. My suggestion is that even if I can say that the hypothesis MIGHT be true, it ought not be allowed to gain currency in our current regime. This is the position any responsible, conservative elite ought to take. Since Paul was not specific, I am not sure what he is referring to as being "leftist" ... the rule of law? individual liberty? Sent at: 2008 12 01