Hmm. Finally decided to do some recreational reading (if that’s what you want to call it) by picking up my reading of “Supreme Discomfort“. Not sure why i picked up this little ditty. I think it’s because this brother has received so much bad press, i had to find out for myself how much of it was fact or fiction. So far, i’m getting the impression that he was really harassed for not following the black norms as a child and found some sort of solace in the white community. Granted this is not an autobiography;
and I’ve only on the 4th chapter, but, i do see some glimpses that can support his apparent white stance in life and logic. So far i’m not disappointed. I can certainly understand what its like to be ostracized by your own race because you have chosen alternative views. Some would cave-in and reconnect in an effort not to feel so “different” when viewed by one’s own race. I’m not that sort of person and, from what I’ve read thus far, neither is Clarence Thomas. Granted, i don’t know enough about him to make a educated summation but this is my logic and I’m sticking with it.
It’s also fair to mention that, while i do not agree with some of his stances, i do agree with moving against the grain and weathering any storm that results. It promotes a sense of self and confidence in knowing that you have made your choices and are willing to accept all that happens as a result (good or bad).
Just my thoughts
