[george wythe]

The original comment about "blacks use the color of their skin to gain advantage" was not referring to middle-class blacks who work hard and play by the rules.

It was a short hand for the poverty pimps like Jesse Jackson and his disciple of 12 years, Regena L. Thomas, the main subject in this story.

Sometimes this Internet format creates misunderstandings. I've been guilty of misreading other posters' intentions several times.

[brwnsuga]

Judging by Odoso's other posts, I don't think I am misreading what he/she is trying to say. But thank you for talking me down off the ledge.