Rick, it is not spin, it is fact. As far as the idea that we have to make special dispensation for anyone who has been historically discriminated against due to whatever reason, we would be forever doing that for almost every ethnic group, from the Irish and Italians to the blacks and Asians. I prefer that all people be treated equally in every endeavor without regard to color, creed, religion or any other quality that defines anyone. Lastly, the republican party is NOT the party of racism and racists anymore than the current democratic party is. I do not think that highlight a persons race, ethnicity, background helps the situation because when you bestow special dispensation to one group, many of the other groups resent it and makes the situation worse. That is human nature, something that we all have to recognize and deal with logically. As a very smart person told me once, approach determines response. I should not have to explain that idea.