[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Heyitsrick

Just so I understand, you're saying wealthy blacks are not found in this "certain political party" you mention? And how does this "run off" process work? Is there some kind of political purity test in place for people wanting to move to TV? I see plenty of people from opposing political points of view on these forums. I guess some people must have gotten by the gatekeepers.

There are opposing view points in here and that is great as long as people disagree in a respectful manner.

In terms of the racial makeup of this place still do not understand why there are so few blacks while there seems to be quite a few other groups here.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

Won't find the answer here.

For a number of reasons.

[La lamy]

Reminds me how racist my family was in the 60's and still now. So many fears about people who didn't look or sound like them. I was so fortunate to leave my little city and go to school in Toronto when I was 10 so I could be exposed to a truly diversified society. The only fear of people I have now is of ones who are narrow-minded. That's what's really scary in a truly democratic modern society, in my book.

[Number 10 GI]

Originally Posted by La lamy

Reminds me how racist my family was in the 60's and still now. So many fears about people who didn't look or sound like them. I was so fortunate to leave my little city and go to school in Toronto when I was 10 so I could be exposed to a truly diversified society. The only fear of people I have now is of ones who are narrow-minded. That's what's really scary in a truly democratic modern society, in my book.

I'm not aware of a true democratic government, in the US we are a republic.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Number 10 GI

I'm not aware of a true democratic government, in the US we are a republic.

Interesting how so many people do not understand the difference.

[Bucco]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Interesting how so many people do not understand the difference.

In actuality, we are a CONSTITUTIONAL REPUBLIC, and "most" are well aware of the differences

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Bucco

In actuality, we are a CONSTITUTIONAL REPUBLIC, and "most" are well aware of the differences

I would bet that if you did a man on the street type interview with say 25 passerbys most will not know the difference.

[Red White & Blue]

Originally Posted by JimJohnson

If you were a white male in 1966 and you were not racist, you were breaking the rules.

Oh my God, what is going on with the Earth's Human Society?

[Tom2172]

No race wasn’t a big deal then. People were just people!
Today everything is race based not people based.
It’s used to divide America into groups to create envy & hate
Government & media need to get out of the race business
But they won’t

[Phil Lipschultz]

No, you were not a racist, you were young. I doubt the color of her skin even entered your thinking. You are now more aware, and what you do from this day forward, is what truly matters. Kindness is always welcome by everyone.

[camaguey48]

Originally Posted by mtdjed

I was raised in a white middle class (Low) neighborhood in a suburb of Erie , Pa..

Went to a school system with a senior class of 133 in 1966 and only one black student. I remember her and recall that her name was Elizabeth XXXX( I vividly recall but don't feel right about revealing). She was there only for our senior year as I recollect.)

I never approached her to introduce myself or say Hi, but at the time I never approached many of the girls. Do not know how the other guys and girls treated her.

Now, if I saw someone outside the norm being unattended, I. would go out of my way to include.

Was I a racist in 1966?

No, you were not a racist then and are not now so stop beating yourself up. I lived under a totalitarian form of government and came to this beautiful country seeking freedom and opportunity; I found it. Racism was prevalent there and it still exists. Those who play the racist card have that as their only weapon when they cannot support their argument. Treat yourself well and others the same. God bless our nation.

[tsmall22204]

Possibly we all were. Different times and understanding.

[nick demis]

I take total offence to this statement. As a business owner from age 22 I have employed almost every race and the only one I can really complain about was a fellow Greek. You may have been racist back in those days but you shouldn't put the blame on others without personal proof.

[Neils]

Birds of a feather flock together.

[Denvercane]

Nobody's past can meet today's warped "standards". I don't regret anything about my past. And even though I went to Vietnam, I would chose the 60's as the best generation.