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Old 11-04-2010, 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Orioles1954 View Post
Since white's are still a majority in this country, he probably gave racial characteristics as a way of identifying. I doubt there was some nefarious reason for the inclusion of the skin color.
Not saying there was. I just find it interesting that we do this. It reminds me of the famous exchange between McCarver and Gibson:

McCarver: there's a colored guy waiting to see you.
Gibson: Oh really, what color is he?

Something to think about.
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