Mr. Cleggs' premises is based on the assumption that society has already achieved an egalitarian mode where race, color, gender, etc are none factors in our everyday life.
Ugly reminders are necessary to face todays reality.
Most European American men have had, and in too many cases, continue to enjoy tremendous advantages over people of color and women. As long as we follow the democratic process where most decisions are made by the majority opinion, and that opinion dominates, it will require another 100 to 300 years for people of color and ALL women to participate equally, without reference to race, gender, or color. Mr. Clegg's idea is premature. Be sure to include your name and affiliation. Legitimate requests for anonymity will be honored.