How important is it for a government to cater to one specific group in a society?

Question

This is a question that's being posed for my US AP History Class... I'm just curious as to what others think. Nothing specific. Just wanna brainstorm a little. =]

thanks.

Answer 1

Beats me, I have never been catered to. Ask Obama.

Answer 2

Not at all. This country is supposed to be a melting pot, so if one specific group doesn't want to assimilate, oh well.

Answer 3

it is NOT important.  in fact, it is important for the government NOT to cater to anyone.

Answer 4

Catering to a specific group..such as let's say .. a religious group which contintually claims people hate it ... but refuse to change their ways which is why people hate it.. is stupid of any country catering to such a religion which lies about what it is and how it works.  Look up  Muhammed, Stalin, Hitler, Trotsky etc.

Answer 5

Single issue voter groups are the reason politics are so screwed up. If you pander to the extremists you alienate yourself from the center thereby losing support.