What color is the family that sits at this table?

What color is the family that sits at this table?, originally uploaded by marrngtn (Manuel).

What color is the family that sits at this table?

I can tell you that a little over two years ago one of the persons
that sits here lost there job because the division they worked for
moved to South America. I can tell you that one of the children that
sits at this table was up at 7AM working on their history because
grades are important in this household. I can't count the number of
times this table has served as an anchor for family discussions about
the care of sick and/or dying family members. This table has served
dinner to relatives as they have traveled back fourth from different
states to visit hospitals and other relatives. This table serves as
an at home office and wrapping station for Christmas Gifts. I can
tell you that tears of joy and sorrow have been shed at this table.

The most intriguing part of this table is that it was bought at the
DAV(Disabled American Veteran) Store because of the importance of
having a table in the household as part of our civility, humanity and
family values. Why the DAV Store because when you have to start all
over after life knocks you down you can't be too proud of honest
living and frugality to support your family.

I say all of that to say that in 2009 why does it really matter and
are those experiences really any different from anyone else. Why are
we still polarized by the color of skin instead of the content of our
character. Judge me by deeds and accomplishments not by the color of
my skin. You short change all that I am by lumping me into what you
perceive of me and my color. You know not my struggle nor my
aspirations. All of those things that keep me up at night you dismiss due to the
color of my skin.

There are corrosive forces in America from Rush, Jesse to Fox News. We the majority Black, White, European, Hispanic, Asian, Chinese, Russian, Nigerian, Ethiopian or Indian have much more in common with the pressures of taxes and health care than separate us. Granted we all may make different decisions based on importance which our culture may drive but, we still have more in common than we are different.