Using the "H" word

[JRutledge]

Originally posted by tomegun
Rut, I would estimate we are around the same age. I'm also from the midwest. I currently work in an area where it isn't uncommon for me to have a game where everyone in the building is black. I'm a preacher's kid so I've had values instilled in me from day one. I'm in the military so I've heard and seen some of the worst things; came in contact with people from all over the united states.
USING THE "WHERE I'M FROM" LINE WILL NOT WORK WITH ME!

Tommy, I am not trying to convince you of anything. So I personally do not care "what will work with you." I have lived in this world and have family all over the place that would completely disagree with you. I live in a city where people hate one baseball team over another based on where they grew up as a child. These people here will not even support a team that has the same town on the front of their jersey. So what you are convinced of as it relates to this issue and many others is not my concern. I am a College Professor's kid that not only taught African-American Studies but ran a department for over 10 years. I got the opportunity to see many authors that talk about race speak live and in person and met some of the most dynamic people in this country. So what some guy thinks who I have never met and likely will never meet is not my concern.

Peace