[OldFriend]

It's a poverty of the soul and has nothing to do with color.

[MaryFromMichigan]

It's a poverty of the soul and has nothing to do with color.

I agree.
I believe that the implementation of the welfare state has impoverished the souls of poor blacks and poor whites. Money for nothing has led to out of wedlock births and no fatherly influence or responsibility. These things feed on themselves and create more crime, gangs and violence, complicating the problem even more.
That said, I applaud Bill Cosby for taking a stand. Taking responsibility is the first step in correcting the problem. The community needs to stand together, shout out "Enough!", and do what needs to be done.
I believe we're on the verge of a revolution...
Here's to hoping, anyway.

[Carolinamom]

#4 Says it all.