To: epicure who wrote (69884 ) 6/1/2008 3:49:35 PM From: freelyhovering Read Replies (1) | Respond to I grew up as the Grandson of two sets of Grandparents who had to flee difference parts of Europe because of religious and cultural hatred in Europe. On a few occasions, I heard my Father say that I should never turn my back on a Gentile, as they will spew hatred when the chips are down. I don't believe that from my actual experience but I have had to 're-train' a few of my in-laws in my mixed religious marriage. So I have some understanding of what it might be like for Blacks in America. Also, between my undergraduate degree and graduate school, I worked for the L.A. Department of Public Social Services and was a case worker for 60 Aid to Dependent Children in Watts. This added to my perspective greatly, enhancing my blue collar and 'rainbow' pre-college, school and neighborhood experience. In the early 60's, I hitch-hiked around the country and in the South was startled to see "White Only" drinking fountains, etc..
