[Recovering Ex-hippie]

i liked what Neal Boortz said, “when I hear someone identify himself as African American, I ask them what part of Africa they are from. that usually shuts them up.” ha.

[maica]

I want to say “Be proud of your ancestors. They survived terrible conditions, and by doing so, gave you the legacy of being born American. They must have been very strong in character to sustain years of hardship. Would you rather have been born in Africa?”

[ROCKLOBSTER]

I ask them what part of Africa they are from. that usually shuts them up.”

And if they deny it, "I ain't no damn African-American"...they are my instant friend.