Um, it being only 2008, many of us are the grandchildren of racists.
I bet a hacker news poster comes from a racist family, and another one is a racist.
Who cares?
I think the reason this is interesting is that it is quite possible that the current state of the Botha family would not be what it is (investors in GOOG? COME ON!) without the violent oppression of minorities.
"Behind every great fortune is a crime."
Yeah you're right. The title is misleading. They aren't just racists in their views, they implemented racist policies with political power.