Originally Posted by bostonjc

My point is that a marriage certificate is a contract with the Government.

If someone does not trust the Government, then they won't want to engage in such a contract.

If a Black person distrusts the police, the criminal justice system, the court system, the economic forces of banks, corporations, poor public schools, taxes, etc. they will be less inclined to trust the government in their personal relationships and have control over marriage, divorce, and their finances.

There are many divorced men who vow to never get married again, from what I've heard.

The incentives to get married are no longer there. There are more incentives to remain Free from a government-sanctioned and enforced partnership.

Originally Posted by bostonjc

I think most people get divorced for financial reasons and the guy doesn't not want to lose half his savings. Perhaps to encourage more marriages, they should make divorces easier and less financially destructive.

Whites also have a better understanding of the court system and access to lawyers. I think Blacks distrust government and do not want any part of govt if they had a choice in the matter.

Whites also have a stronger foundation in religion and view marriage as a stepping-stone to financial and personal success. There is a strong understanding that the offspring will have a strong chance at success.

Maybe the key to marriage and families is a greater emphasis on preparing children to succeed financially. I know many parents who hate each other but stay together for the sake of their children. Its a tough and painful pill to swallow that many people don't want.

Originally Posted by Controversy

I believe that there is a major fear of divorce. Every guy I've come into contact with that has recently gone through a divorce has major problems with credit etc... Marriage is a good thing but many probably fear the financial burdens and problems if the marriage does not last.