This is a lot to swallow. You're absolutely right though - when you choose to classify yourself by a certain term, then you must be able to accept all the good and the bad that goes along with that term. But damn- is it really possible for blacks and whites to redefine themselves? Is it possible for people in general to even give a damn about their motives and why they say the things that they do, instead of just falling in line with everyone else because its easier? The reason I ask is because I'm 22 and I'm just starting my journey to desire truth and knowledge in a society where ignorance is cool and anything other than that is eccentric or "out there". It just bothers me so much that its so few of us who desire more and it makes me feel like I'm all by myself leading me to think that things will never change. :'(