C. Hispanics soon will be the largest and youngest ethnic group in Texas.
Civil Rights Fight Moves to Cyberspace
Editorial Board
AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN
Monday, June 3, 2002
In the 21st century, technology will be the new civil right. That was the message of one of the nation's oldest civil rights groups -- the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) -- which ended its Texas convention in Austin over the weekend. The move to seek technological equality is the right one, even though it is not a traditional one.
It is appropriate for LULAC to worry about equality in technology, especially in Texas, where Hispanics soon will be the largest and youngest ethnic group and will dominate the work force of the future. In the next decade, civil rights battles will unfold in Internet chat rooms, corporate board rooms and in courtrooms where lawyers carry portable computers and link to the Internet. Those without computer skills will be hard-pressed to find jobs, even in the fast-food industry, which uses computerized registers and touch screens. The competitive edge goes to those who are best prepared. Technology factors heavily into that equation.
"Having the technological awareness and skills necessary to be competitive is going to empower our community to advance on all fronts -- political, educational, economical and social," said Vincent Ramos, executive director of the Texas LULAC office.
Which of these is a reason the authors gave to support their thesis that Hispanic Texans should concern themselves with technology?
A.
Seeking equality in technology is an important tradition for LULAC in Texas.
B.
Technology is advancing more rapidly all the time in Texas.
C.
Hispanics soon will be the largest and youngest ethnic group in Texas.
D.
LULAC is one of Texas's oldest civil rights groups.
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