Well, while generally being somewhat satisfied with the cross section of thought and philosophy expressed here in Mudland, I personally would welcome more black members and the perspectives that these members could bring to the forum...

On the "poverty" thread, for instance, since there is such a high percentage of black (dark) folk living in poverty compared to white (light) folks I would have loved to have had more or even a single black (dark) member involved in that discussion... Okay, there may have been a black (dark) member but, if so, that member did no identify his or herself as such... Now I am not saying that a black (dark) member would have brought a different perspective, mind you, but if had there been enough such members, I belive the discussion would have been enhanced...

But it's not just about povery but lots of issues that a somewhat segretgated society faces...

Actually, truth be known, I did agree with Bill Clinton's call for a discussion about race... I think it is overdue... I am encouraged with the "deep regrets" for their involvement in slavery that Virginia and Maryland have voted upon but don't think the discussion ends there...

Okay, maybe I am wanderin' off topic with that but....

Bobert