>Such hypotheses are either aggressively ignorant of the dynamic of U.S.
>history and culture or they are smple vulgar racism. I don't think much
>slack should be given those who mouth nonsense about the "culture of
>violence," the "culture of poverty," etc. They are, if one is
>charitable, serious ignorance.
Welcome back, Carrol. Did you have a restful vacation? Batteries all recharged?
Doug