I've said it before, I'll say it again. You will probably not change anyone's views on race through email, particularly on a list this big, and especially when things get as heated as they've become. We are a very diverse list - racially, and geographically. Race problems manifest themselves differently in every society. Within each society we all have different degrees of exposure to, and sympathy for victims of racial injustice - and we all outgrow engrained racism at a different pace. All we can do is make our case and hope some of it sticks. But I implore you not to belabor your point in a global public forum. People become defensive when they perceive their views on race are threatened - especially in public. I think this might be what Nick is getting at, although I can't say I endorse his approach.
You are more likely to bring someone around to your perspective if you take the time to foster an open discussion offline than by citing rhetorically charged quotes in a global public forum. If your goal is to piss people off that don't understand where you're coming from, keep on spewing heated rhetoric. If your goal is to educate, persuade, and (God forbid) learn, then find out why you disagree and start a discussion - offline. Tristan ---------- http://ampcast.com/phonopsia <- My music http://phonopsia.tripod.com <- Mixes, pics, thought, travelogue & info [EMAIL PROTECTED] <- email <FrogboyMCI> <- AOL Instant Messenger _________________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com
