Originally Posted by cbire880

I agree with you that racism is alive and well in the US. What I contend though is that through the actions of relatively radical members of our minority population, you put those of us who reside in the majority in a defensive posture immediately when such allegations are claimed. If that is your goal, then you succeeded, but don't expect a civil discussion to follow. The vocal fringes of each group create these tensions. I do not believe that the majority of Americans are racist (especially not the younger generations who grew up post civil rights). We have a major problem with entitlement though on both sides of the fence right now. Remember we are all in this mess to do a job. The vast majority of people could care less about anything excpet that you can fly the airplane and you aren't a tool on a four day trip. Ok, I'm off my soapbox.