You and William both seem to read me as if I'm some racist jerk. Perhaps I am. Who knows what's in the heart of any of us? All I was trying to do was point out that I felt, just me, that William was sinking into a bitter blame game when so much positive has happened. I was NOT excusing any sort of racism. I was just trying to be positive because that is MY EXPERIENCE.

I see you're a Denver native. I went to D.U. by the way. Many African Americans there, in my day. HAHA. But the one I knew I remember well and had a positive effect on my life. He gave me great advice.

"Should we make the argument that a race that sells itself deserves what it gets?" That was rhetorical! If it wasn't, I would have brought up the worst atrocities committed by whites. Perhaps I should have went farther in pointing out that when one black tribe attacks another, it's usually an emotional act, a spur of the moment thing. It's not like the Germans that planned year after year, with IBM providing the equipment, to exterminate people. Premeditated. No self reflection.

I also knew that would get someone going. Because it begs my question. Are blacks going to focus on the past or their current accomplishments?

I enjoyed your reply. When I was young there would be no way for you to reach the audience you and William reach today. The same is for me. But you'll might say no, I have white privilege and could always get my views read. Again, who can say for sure?

Maybe one day you and William will read my comment and see me for who I feel I am.