[kidd]

I grew up in Bloomington, Minnesota about a mile from where the Twins played baseball. Our only black neighbors were on the baseball team (Rod Carew, Tony Oliva, Zolio Versallies). They, and their kids, were motivated and talented. They remained "black", but fit in well with everyone else. And they lived well.

I went to Andover for prep school. The year I took SATs there were two perfect SATs - both by black students.

I work with several blacks. Nobody considers them to be lazy or some sort of "Uncle Tom". They do their job.

I do not know of any blacks who are held back by racism. Nor do I know of any blacks that can attribute their successes to preference.

[cyborg]

Same here. I know so many black people like that. Makes me wonder where the libs find these people.

[river rat]

"Nor do I know of any blacks that can attribute their successes to preference."

One prime example you may be familiar with.. Chief Moose, of Washington Metropolitan Area "Sniper" fame...

Granted, there were not many "successes" in his career - but clearly a strong candidate for having achieved his level of "accomplishment" with "preferences" strongly indicated...

Check out his history in Google and cringe....near your old hometown - Minneapolis has him on the short list for new Police Chief..

If Minneapolis hires this certifiable turkey, with his history - they deserve him..

Semper Fi