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Based on the findings of these studies, Blacks, who have high levels of melanin, would be superior to whites. The purpose of the letter was not to endorse or encourage any kind of racial superiority as are the arguments presented in The Bell Curve. Ms. Clarke wanted all those who would quickly dismiss the theories regarding melanin to realize that they must treat the theories presented by Herrnstein and Murray in the same manner...
...went on though, to outline several alternatives, most prominently the "melanin" theory, which accords Blacks greater intelligence, spiritual qualities, etc. due to their high levels of melanin...
...most recent letter to The Crimson, Clarke still refuses to take a stand: "[The Melanin Theory] is not necessarily something we believe, but some information we think those pursuing a true understanding of The Bell Curve should either address, ignore or refute...
Secondly, her tactic of calling on scholars to address the melanin theory is precisely the wrong way of attacking the ideas of Murray and Herrnstein...
Serious researchers of the issue no more have to take into account the melanin theory than those searching for extraterrestrial life have to take into account every UFO nut who claims to have been abducted...