Bill Cosby

In 1980 when I first entered the world of the mainstream media, working at a television station, I blurted out that I did not support Black Rights, Women's Rights or Gay Rights. That stopped conversation for a solid moment. I explained into the silence that I supported HUMAN Rights, and until someone could prove to me that blacks, women, gays (and unborn children) were not humans, Human Rights covered everyone equally.

I have been applauding Mr. Cosby since I listened to his LP's owned by my aunt and my parents, and even more today as I see him consistently working to shore up the conscience and common sense of "his people." It is ironic that white people aren't supposed to say things similar to what Mr. Cosby said, but the important thing is that he said it to and about "his own kind," and if ANYONE has a right to say such things it is the talented and accomplished Mr. Cosby.