true. but the surprise when i even mentioned a date before 1500 or the utter shock and silence when I explained the Trail of Tears, these things still get me. i forget that their stereotypes are born of pure ignorance. like when james was all, 'i've never seen a black person before. can i hug you?' (dethorn left, btw.) of course, asking their opinions is the best part... maybe i'll write about it when the week is over.