Guest, it's ironic that you have me mixed up with Little Hawk, because he is someone with whom I often disagree, but for whom I have unfailing respect as a person who discusses issues with respect for all others in the argument. Perhaps this is because we know something about one another. I know that LH is a Dylan fan, has (like me) some native-american heritage, enjoys a good Shatner joke, is a Canadian, etc. I look forward to joking, arguing, and perhaps someday making some music with him. Even though we might become incensed about a remark, I have learned much from him, and hope I have been able to bring a different viewpoint to him on occasion. And that is what makes this a "community" as so many have called it...I would like to convince LH that I am right, not bully or castigate him.

Categorizing people as racists who should be condemned so that others will feel more empowered to condemn them is counter-productive. IF you feel CS is a racist, shouldn't you attempt to show her why you feel that way in a manner which would help change her point of view, or at least show the others who are following the argument the errors in her position? My guess is, because no one knows who you are, you feel that you can condemn her without bringing any antagonism on yourself. That runs counter to a little notion known as "responsibility", doesn't it?.