[nfldgirl]

His stepfather, William Bilal, who was once married to Akbar's mother, Quran Bilal, said that his stepson was resentful toward the military and had complained several years ago that it was difficult for a black man "to make rank" in the military.

BULL HOCKEY!!!! Tell that to all the excellent, professional black -- MEN and WOMEN -- officers in the U.S. Armed Forces today....what a bunch of garbage! As for those with "chips on their shoulders," bad attitudes, and whatever else keeps them down ... well, too bad!

[CholeraJoe]

it was difficult for a black man "to make rank" in the military.

Perhaps Colin Powell could enlighten them?