[Whitebeard]

Tony, I've not been following the case so I can't comment as the the verdict being fair or not.

But I see that Rev Al has come a long way from Jumpsuits and thick gold rope chains.

IMHO, he should not be considered a leader in the black community. His actions in the past were only to get his face on camera and push the stereotypical 'The MAN is putting us down". What is very funny about that statement is that it isn't the MAN putting them down today, it's themselves and their leaders.

Pushing to allow a handout from cradle to grave is wrong, yet some 'leaders' push for it. They don't look for the truth, but for the truth for now, (example: Duke Lacrosse team, Tawana Brawley).

Charles Barkley was right, he shouldn't be looked at as a role model. The hard working parents trying to make a better life for their kids should be. Don't look to be the next LeBron James, as the odds are against you to make it.

Study to be the next Condi Rice, Arthur Ash, Whitney Moore Young, and others who show what being proud is by their actions, not just by their words.