Gov. Bob Ferguson gives $120k to a woman for being Black

"Maybe today they want to call me a monkey for wanting to participate in our inclusive economy.

This is already ridiculous. The people in my community are asking for restorative justice. They are asking us to repair the harm caused by previous members of this institution — and I would dare to say, Mr. President — some current members as well."

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson recently announced that his administration will award $120,000 to an African American woman as part of a "racial reparations" program. The measure is justified on the grounds of compensating for alleged historical injustices and systemic inequalities. However, this decision has generated strong controversy, as it is not based on a proven individual case of discrimination, but simply on the criterion of race.

This program has been criticized by conservative sectors and ordinary citizens, who argue that such actions are not only unfair to the rest of the citizens who do not receive similar benefits, but also foster racial division and undermine the principle of equality before the law. Ferguson and other left-wing politicians are accused of using public funds to promote identity politics instead of focusing on ensuring real and equitable opportunities for all citizens. Furthermore, the measure has been seen as an act of reverse discrimination and as a political attempt to buy electoral support through selective racial benefits.