question is this "what is considered valid reasoning?". What stands to prove that one has validity to a thought or action? Ie I have an Idea and I can prove it! When people doubt my statements I present proof either by elaboration or actions! My logic may be considered right or wrong based on certain factors "Who is the boss or what circumstance is being explored." My point of view could be dismissed by someone saying "I do not buy into it" for their reasons; either their inability to see my perspective or my not providing enough facts.
In keeping to my true nature in making statements that raise eyebrows I would provide now an example. I said in a forum that "Africans are full of shit" ie by that opening an avenue to a discussion. In my mind the need to be liked or disliked didn't and doesn't exist because I was coming from a perspective which was based on a statement which arose from the following projection of a research presented "the Oscar Awards panel community in the U.S. has "approximately 70% white dominating the seats and only approximately 3% of Africans participating and approximately 27% for the rest cultural groups.
My question is "Why if the Oscar community is interested in embracing the world of creative arts globally having such low count on other nations?" Or Is it that other nations are not interested in joining the Oscar community? I am likely to believe that it is other communities that are not interested! Some will say that this statement of mine is wrong again! If I ask them why, they will come with a variety of reasons which could include factors such as racism. Often that is the basic excuse one gives when they are confronted with the fact that they can't measure up to the standards that have been established! Yes if Oscar was just starting Now in 2015 then there are no standards to measure anyone by but Oscar was established several decades ago and the community in which it thrives have paid their dues by raising their art form to a level. Should they bring it down just to make you comfortable? I don't think so because that will send to naught not just the standards of Acting but also the standards of technology which supports the presentations of the final piece that we see! Yes we may not agree on our individual basis on what films are chosen for nomination but who are those who made them? They are by far more important as Actors and Tech crew than the film itself! As public we do not think farther to analyse the reasons some films get awards, it isn't just for a picture presentation but the level of work and skill that it takes to bring it to life! As I once said "what someone wants is different from what it takes to get the job done!
To me electing a black female as president in 2013 isn't satisfactory as I understand the play of PR. I don't need to be pacified to believe that I am accepted! If as a professional I get recognition it isn't just for public sake it is also that I put my head on the chopping block!
Our African culture of professionalism does not give us the voice to demand authority beyond the 3% that was given! Look at the quality of our productions at home. Some will say "we de try na!" Not enough i say because we can't keep being in the range of 3% and this responsibility does not lay in the hands of the Creative Arts industry alone. The financial, consulting, engineering and architectural industries to name a few are at fault for not collaborating effectively! Do we know that even the Automobile and military as well as the political groups are involved in making this work? Where do you think the tech comes from? What Automobile company supported the film Transporter?
It would be rather foolish of me as an adult and a professional to sit here and pacify our ignorance as Africans and allowing the emotional banta "racism, racism, racism!" to take over reason. "Civil rights activists" should be very mindful when they use their position to misdirecting the public in certain aspects that could hinder the progress of their people."
When we stop ignorance, when we stop the drugs, when we stop guns taking dominance within our consciousness as the only way to survive, then there will be avenue to increase ourselves from 3% to 20%. When parents think that sports and entertainment is for riff raffs, who do you now think influences the % of glory?