Thanks DSTlove--- that really does help

You're right, your post was very well put. Whites don't have to be around blacks. Why is that? I don't know the answer, this is a really complicated subject. But, I'm glad that you tried to help me see where blacks are coming from on this topic. I appreciate it

I enjoy hearing all of your thoughts on the subject, b/c as you said I hardly ever have contact w/ a black person, and if I do it's in a setting that doesn't allo me to actually talk to them. It's just passing on the street or a restaraunt or whatever. Thanks again for explaining to me where you're coming from in such a helpful manner