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To: ValerieUSA

Why oh why does the media always emphasize the *color* of the bear?!?

13 posted on 07/22/2006 5:57:29 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (updated my FR profile on Wednesday, June 21, 2006. https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/)

To: Interesting Times; GreyFriar; SeraphimApprentice

Great example of quick thinking and courage.

83 posted on 07/22/2006 7:11:36 PM PDT by zot (GWB -- the most slandered man of this decade)

To: SunkenCiv

Why oh why does the media always emphasize the *color* of the bear?!?

Because a black bear is usually less likely to attack than a brown bear. It's just not in their nature to be aggressive like that to humans.

269 posted on 07/22/2006 9:03:21 PM PDT by trussell (Work for God...the retirement benefits are eternal!)

To: SunkenCiv

Why oh why does the media always emphasize the *color* of the bear?!?

Funny :)

346 posted on 07/22/2006 10:16:41 PM PDT by Mordacious

To: SunkenCiv

because black bears are harmless.

515 posted on 07/23/2006 10:15:29 AM PDT by old gringo

To: SunkenCiv

Well, at least they didn't call it a "bear of color!"

Waytogo, Kanawa!

837 posted on 07/25/2006 11:44:58 AM PDT by Stone Mountain

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