[Mr. Jeeves]

I think its about educating black folks to be good, productive Americans and not a dependent underclass.

But that's just from looking at the evidence. Dean isn't allowed to do that.

[rdb3]

I think its about educating black folks to be good, productive Americans and not a dependent underclass.

And I think you should know what you're talking about before you speak. 75% of American blacks are middle-class and above.

Sure, there is an underclass in this demographic. Then again, there's one in the white demographic, too.

That you would say this in regards to the whole about black people says more about you than you think.

[mhking]

I think its about educating black folks to be good, productive Americans and not a dependent underclass.

Regardless of their political or ideological bent, my family, friends and associates are all "good, productive Americans"; I take very personal umbrage at that insult.

Are you trying to say black folks (on the whole) are not "good" and "productive?"

Please. Spare me.

[cyborg]

I think you need a little education yourself, no disrespect. You and Dean need to get to know some black Americans who are productive and more than a lot of white people I know. There are many black conservatives and even liberals who are not dependent. Yet, black people are the only group that needs to explain themselves to people such as yourself and Dean.