<DIV>a child is born in Capetwon, South Africa, during the mid 80's. due to the changing racial climate, the child's parents and family move to the US and begin a new life.</DIV>
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<DIV>as the child grows in years and values; the child decides to become a US citizen. after completing the required steps to naturalization, the child, now a vibrant young woman; decides she wants to enter civil service.</DIV>
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<DIV>she files her application and is granted an interview for a staff position at the White House. during the background investigation, a point of concern is noted but believed to be rectifiable during the interview process.</DIV>
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<DIV>as her application is reviewed with the young applicant, the interviewer comments on her choice of racial selection. "Why is it that you marked African American for your race?" the applicant replied, "I was born in Africa but have become a naturalized American. That makes me an African American, doesn't it?"</DIV>
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<DIV>the interviewer replied, "But you are white. Not African American...?."</DIV>
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<DIV>the applicant responded, "My skin is white. But I was born in Africa and am an American citizen. Does that not mean that I am African American?"</DIV>
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<DIV> and I don't want someone to nit pick this scenario.... just look at the racial paradox </DIV>
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<DIV>George `72</DIV><BR>
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