[JRutledge]

Race is not a card, it is a reality.

Chris,

If you are going to raise children that are African-American, you have to understand that any mention of race is not an offensive issue. If it was, I would be offended anytime I walked out of the house. I am a younger looking person of color and when I officiate, players that are the same races as I am approach me in a way that signifies our race and culture. That not a card that is being played, that is the reality of the world we live in. The first thing people see is the color and shape of a person. That is the reality from the beginning of time up until right now. You are never going to eliminate all mentions of race, nor should you.

Peace