LSyc - i apologize if you think that this was an attack on you or your views in any way. i am not angry, upset, or even especially excited in any way over race issues. my main point, which maybe i didn't communicate clearly, is that most of these organizations, while having a valid mission statement, actually act in ways counter to their intentions.
the civil rights movement was meant to end the foolish and evil oppression of blacks and other minorities in our country. much ground was gained there but we are not to the end of the road yet. racism and ignorance still exist in society, because society is still comprised of men and women. until we eradicate that strange 2 legged creature known as human, we cannot rid ourselves of ignorance. BUT, i firmly believe that any organization that draws distinction and attempts to classify and set apart people of different skin colors, faiths, etc... is acting counter to our nation's best interests. what we need is a mindset that accentuates peoples' similarities, not differences; that shows that all of interests our advanced when we work together toward a common goal, not many goals set for many different groups distinguishable by color.
again, if you thought that this was a personal battle which required reinforcements, or if you thought i was trying to get you to surrender to my view of the world - i sincerely apologize.
just another day in the cellar, just another topic to stir the braincells.
