[MD] Joseph Campbell

[plattholden at gmail.com]

> Sharath:
> However everywhere I go, the one thing
> that amuses me is how the black man is always waiting to sense a hint of
> discrimination in every interaction with the white man..while, the white man
> is almost always overly careful.. I think this situation is unnatural..The
> white man doesn't know whether what he really feels for black man is the
> *correct emotion and the black man doesn't know whether the white man's
> gesture is genuine. Everything is so much under scrutiny that people are
> under pressure to act abnormally normal.

Hey Sharath,

First, a warm welcome to the group. Not to worry about your English. It's 
better than most current English major college graduates, and light years 
above your average high school graduate in the U.S. Our educational 
system at all levels is a disgrace.

Your observation of the relationships between whites and blacks in the U.S. 
today is wonderfully perceptive. In fact, an entire book written by a black 
entitled "White Guilt" supports what you see. I recommend it to anyone who 
doubts what you say is true. 

I'm sure I speak for others as well as myself in encouraging you to share 
with us your impressions of American life. As Pirsig pointed out, we all wear 
a pair of cultural spectacles which tend to blind us to truths about ourselves.

I look forward to more of your insights about the U.S. and your views about 
Pirsig's Metaphysics of Quality (MOQ).

Regards,
Platt