Matt,

Whites are being discriminated - it is easier for Blacks to get college education and jobs (affirmative action). So Blacks come first, then Whites then Asians. It blows my mind how this could be legal in USA where everybody talks about equal rights and our system is not supposed to discriminate, at least in theory. Contrary to what everyone says your skin color dictates how easy it will be for you to get education and to find a job. Now, I realize the need to elevate some disadvantaged races (in a perfect world there would be no need for this of course), but do it through special scholarships and additional education for minorities PRIOR to college entry exams to help them achieve higher scores. The actual exam should be scored equally and blindly - only the scores should count, not your skin color or ethnicity.

Just got laid off last week after 7 years with my company. Got called into the manager's office - "your position will be eliminated", "when?", "Right now, do you need boxes?"... Ouch... By the way, if anyone has any leads for an office or help desk job (travel ok) in Tampa Bay area, please email me... Chris palmtree(at)bonbon.net