I'm curious what you board liberals think

[Venkman]

Originally Posted by Tex

Wow, that is an amazing quote--do you have a reference for it? I've never heard that before (from him) but it is stunningly relevant to Sharpton and Jackson.

I read it a few years back, but it stuck with me. Here's a link to wikipedia.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Booker_T._Washington

His patient approach fell out of favor in the mis 20th century, and I think rightly so, blacks were correct to demand their rights now since it appeared the south wasn't gonna budge. But I think his ideas of hard work, industry, and rejecting victimhood could serve well not only the black community but all people in this day and age.