"Nation of Cowards"

Attorney General Eric Holder has commented that America is a nation of cowards, because the country remains "voluntarily socially segregated." While there is some truth to this, it is a rather "broad" statement that lumps everyone in America together. That sounds kind of like stereotyping.

If we go to the animal world, we can see that "like kind" animals congregate together. Perhaps there is a certain level of comfort in being with those who resemble you.

Some people don't want to mix with those who are different, some are afraid, and some just don't have many opportunities to do so.

I am blessed with friends and family that cross a variety of cultural and racial lines. Usually it "just happens," occasionally we are ridiculed for it, and sometimes there are people who want to "join in" just to show that they are politically correct. Whatever the reason, or the temporary discomfort, we are almost always better for the experience.

So, Mr. Attorney General, your opinion is duly noted. But please don't lump us all together. Our country has come a very long way. After all, not only is our President African-American (biracial actually), but so is our Attorney General. We may have a fully integrated society someday, but it might take a little more time.

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