"Is there anyone here that thinks Mr. Richards meant his rant, and that he is a bona-fide racist? I do. "
He has a 'right' to be a racist and espouse those views. I don't agree with it but I can't see a way to stop it that doesn't increase it. Also, 'racism' is one way. It seems blacks cannot be racist.
I wasn't suggesting that he should be prevented from espousing his views. I'm just saying I wouldn't buy him a drink.