"Irving believes his mission -- to bring hope, primarily to inner-city minorities -- made his trip unique."

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Lee — 6/28/2007 2:03:34 AM (archived)

Racism by minorities seems to be condoned and celebrated. Imagine if he had been White and said he embarked on the trip to inspire and bring hope to young rural Whites. I doubt his comments would be viewed in a favorable light.

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Youngest Pilot To Fly Around The World. - Marcia - 6/27/2007 8:30:20 PM
- "Irving believes his mission -- to bring hope, primarily to inner-city minorities -- made his trip unique." - Lee - 6/28/2007 2:03:34 AM
  - "Racism by minorities seems to be condoned and celebrated." - Lindy - 6/28/2007 9:23:17 PM
    - Again, he's the one who brought it up. - Lee - 6/29/2007 7:43:59 AM
      - Right, Wrong, or Indifferent - Jody - 6/29/2007 12:21:35 PM
        
        He brought it up yes... - Jody - 6/29/2007 12:25:04 PM
        
        No, just pointing it out. - Lee - 6/29/2007 3:56:01 PM
  - re: "Irving believes his mission -- to bring hope, primarily to inner-city minorities -- made his trip unique." - True, but he's still an inspiration to be 23 yrs old and having done it. - Marcia - 6/28/2007 2:32:22 AM
    - And that's all fine and good. - Lee - 6/28/2007 1:01:50 PM
- Impressive young man! - Eri - 6/27/2007 8:49:12 PM
  - re: Impressive young man! - Marcia - 6/27/2007 10:57:44 PM

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