This discussion would not be taking place if the sentence had been worded thus: A lot of black folks are as interested in their "heritage" as are white folks. -or- A lot of African-Americans are as interested in their "heritage" as are White-Americans or European-Americans or some other phrase. But the sentence wasn't worded either way and therein lies the rub. The political incorrectness comes from the application of a double-standard. The sentence, as worded, holds African-Americans to a higher standard, some would say much higher standard, than white folks. I'm not offended by either of the terms - "African-Americans" or "white folks" - but let's hold the terms to the same standard. Tom Eastern Shore & More Forum http://www.easternshoremore.com/forum/ ----- Original Message ----- From: <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Saturday, January 20, 2007 11:34 PM Subject: Re: identifying terminology >I guess I don't understand Tom's question. In what sense is > the term "white folks" politically incorrect? <snip> To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html