Not sure, but read this article by Shelby Steele and take a moment to ponder what he has to say. Here's the article link: Why the GOP Can't Win With Minorities. Here's an example of his thoughts:
"...American minorities of color -- especially blacks -- are often born into grievance-focused identities. The idea of grievance will seem to define them in some eternal way, and it will link them atavistically to a community of loved ones. To separate from grievance -- to say simply that one is no longer racially aggrieved -- will surely feel like an act of betrayal that threatens to cut one off from community, family and history. So, paradoxically, a certain chauvinism develops around one's sense of grievance. Today the feeling of being aggrieved by American bigotry is far more a matter of identity than of actual aggrievement."
Let me see if I've got this right--even if you're not "aggrieved" you're raised to feel alienated, angry and screwed over. It's part of your culture. How do we get over this? If you have any thoughts, I think Michael Steele, the GOP Chairman would be interested in hearing from you. Here's his contact information: Chairman@gop.com
