[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

Was Jael suspended for the two comments on this page?

I have no idea. I didn't hit abuse. I just groaned, because seeing someone lecture a black man on the physical features of other blacks - to be delicate about it - made me cringe.

You obviously didn't mind, but it was a little too 1950 for my sensitivity level.

[mhking]

I just groaned, because seeing someone lecture a black man on the physical features of other blacks - to be delicate about it - made me cringe.

That's what kind of ticked me off; I had no idea she had been suspended until after I posted -- mind you, I've been scolded in private for talking to someone who couldn't talk back...

But hey. I'm comfortable with who I am. Apparently others aren't so lucky - Ms. Berry certainly isn't.

[wardaddy]

I never saw the #33 that got pulled (Jael).

I don't think it's 1950 to be candid. I don't gauge how I talk to folks here based on color. Often, I simply don't know.

I do defer a bit at times to gender both here and in the world...it's a hard habit to shake.

If known black freepers don't like what I have to say then they may call me on it but I will not cater to them just because they are black or asian or "other". Jael claimed he/she had black family on later posts.

I don't claim to know much about Jael...maybe you guys know more than I do. In fact as you know...many folks here make things up.

You can kind of cut thru the BS by looking for consistency but since I see you here a lot....you already know that.

I'm not flaming you btw...you should opine here in a fashion with which you are comfortable.

Regards.