Mikki,
I agree that the discussion should be squashed because it has no place in this forum, particularly not under the "branding" topic. However, I think the biggest problem is that we (as a society) are always so quick to leave it alone and stop talking about it. Racism is a VERY sensitive subject, especially when people of different races are the conversationalists. As much as I disagree with many of the things Scott said, I learn a little more about him, myself and the issues of race and racism each time I read his responses. And, I'd like to think that he's learning something useful as he reads mine. Education and increased knowledge are good things, aren't they? How can we learn unless we share? The reason the problem exists and the reason people are so ignorant is because the subject is too touchy and we feel more comfortable not talking about it. I am very appreciative of Scott for being honest and blunt with me. While neither of us will probably change the beliefs or views of the other, I think that we expressed ourselves honestly, sincerely and thoroughly, and I hope that we walked away with at least an ounce more wisdom and understanding about one another (i.e. about black and white race) than we had before. If we both did, then we both just took a huge step towards the war against racism.
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Pi Kappa
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