I heard the whole issue summed up in one sentance from a news clip today by an African American protestor making a speech...

"Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness have not been given to us yet..."

There is no doubt in my mind that blacks are at a social disadvantage over whites in large swaths of America, but I believe its is because of that belief rooted in their community as stated above.

They were not "given" to me either as a caucasian in America, rather made available to me if I so choose to stand up for the values that the Constitution affords and the society we have built.

The establishment machine is impressive to preserve their power.