There is an interesting point that The Redneck brought up that I wanted to comment on, something that both Charles Barkley and Bill Cosby have been fighting against: Racism against one's own race.

In our society, there seems to be a pre-conditioning of all people that they must act a certain way to be accepted by their own race and culture. As was mentioned, some people of color get told that they are "selling out" or "acting white" when they attempt to pursue a full education or attempt to better their lives by their own peers! There is still a great culture and race gap that goes unspoken.

Part of it can be atrributed to the entertainment industry, where unfortunately, most of the role models come from. Too many young black men want to be like the famous rap artist or basketball player they see as opposed to their teachers, or local community leaders or even own parents, when most of these entertainers and athletes wouldn't be exactly ideal role models at all.

In that same way, young white girls attempt to be just like the pop artists and actresses that they see, who are also less than ideal role models.

Perhaps, this might come down to what drives a given society. We all want to be successful, but right now, success is measured on how many cars you have or how many sexual partners you have or how rebellious you can be as opposed to perhaps championing a full education or compassion for one another, or love for one another as what it means to be successful and happy.

This problem is not race related, but it does branch off and has specific effects on various cultures and races throughout our society. Hopefully, it is an issue that can be addressed or at least talked about so that it perhaps some answers can be found which can benefit everyone regardless of skin color.

Take care all.