My family, growing up, was very poor. In Mississippi, no less. We all loved the water and I could swim like a fish by the time I was five. Seems to me that swimming is a survival skill, albeit an enjoyable one... not an elite hobby for the rich whities.
It is indeed a shame.
Hey, let's not bring common sense into this, there are "ethnic" feelings and grant money involved.
'not an elite hobby for the rich whities'
How about for rich 'blackies' or just a^^hole^ who are blinded by race.