Mickey

I was just about to write a personal note to the person talking about black power but your framing was much better than what i would have said. I immediately thought of the false equivalent argument that seems to pervade the right side of politics in America. ok a small anecdotal story to add to your argument. i am a track guy and ran well into my 40s. The team i ran with was almost all black and we were at a meet in Buffalo (I lived in Pittsburgh at the time) and we went to a Spaghetti House (at least I think it was - I don't think one exists anymore in Buffalo). They seated at least five parties of similar size who came in after us and when they did seat us they put us at a  table next to the kitchen. I started to complain but my companions said it happens all the time and they were simply used to it. i wish the guy who wrote that post had to go through a similar experiences so maybe he would get it. There are some jerky black people so i don't want to give anyone a pass because of their color or ethnicity - my worst boss (he hated good looking, charming and smart white guys - ok just the smart part) was a black guy who ironically played for the Dallas Cowboys (back when they had a taxi squad) so reverse racism does occur once in a while.  Again appreciate your response..made me feel I am not alone.