I acknowledge race the same way i would acknowledge the color of a car. It's an identifiable trait. I can say "a lot of red cars speed" while understanding that the color of the car has nothing to do with it's ability to speed or why it is speeding.
My grievances are pretty consistent across the board and i usually support them with some documentation. I refuse to accept that making accurate statements about any given race makes someone a racist. If i did not believe the comments i make were true, i would not post them. So far, i have not been produced with an argument that questions the validity of my comments, i have simply been met with accusations of racism for making them.
The color of someone's skin means absolutely nothing to me. Every complaint i have ever made is cultural. I do not criticize someone for what they are, only the choices they make. I've made an effort to validate every one of my opinions. I'm sorry that some people find the truth offensive. A large portion of my posts that include racial discussion has revolved around complaining ABOUT racism.
I am an asshole, among several other things, but not a racist. If speaking out about racism makes someone racist, then i suppose i am guilty as charged. This double standard is one of the main things i find myself complaining about.
either way, the time is right to squash this topic and i agree with that request.