[RexBeach]

I saw Neal for the first time on TV the other day.

He’s a bit of a dolt, isn’t he?

President TR said this for the first time, as I recall, that we must put an end to the hyphenated American.

I believe some people revel in the hyphenated business.

I notice, too, that many black women(successful ones) tend to use double-barreled names after they marry. I wonder why?

[MrB]

Same reason they wear glasses when they don’t need to.
It’s part of the culture to appear to be something you’re not. It’s better to look good than to be good.

[ReignOfError]

I notice, too, that many black women(successful ones) tend to use double-barreled names after they marry. I wonder why?

Many successful women of all races use their maiden names with their married names. It's because they have established a professional reputation with the names their parents gave them, and don't want to give up that well-earned advantage when they get married. I don't see a thing in the world wrong with it.