>Don't be fooled by the political correctness,
>racism is alive and well
>in the White community. They
>just no better than to
>express it in front of
>you all.

Unfortunately, we know it too and it comes across as "....why are black people are so sensitive?"

>"Seek to understand, rather than to
>be understood." -?
>
I saw your quote and thought of the the 7 habits are highly effective people.

Habit 5 - Seek First to Understand,
Then to Be Understood™

Learn to listen so that others feel
understood,..
Discover that by taking time to fully understand others you will be better understood in return.
Realise the courage to make yourself understood and obtain the results you want when negotiating agreements.

If we would all do this, maybe we would really have some effective, thought-provoking conversations