PLATFORM : It Cuts Both Ways

It is an injustice in asking these small merchants to solve the problems of the inner city and to bridge the gap between the Korean-American and African-American communities. These merchants are there purely in the pursuit of profit.

As for the cultural gap and ethnic insensitivity, it cuts both ways. Blacks have little understanding of Korean merchants, who are in constant fear of being robbed or shot while going through the massive readjustment to a strange culture, customs and language.

The basic solution to the problem between the black consumers and Korean merchants is really straightforward and simple.

Why not let the black community buy Korean businesses in the area through competitive bidding? If the black community does not have the resources, how about forming a consumer cooperative and issuing bonds for as little as $1? I would be the first to buy the bonds and I am sure the Korean-American community would be very receptive.