Art,

If you find that upsetting you must come unclued when reading periodicals, news, books and narratives that deal with the experiences of African American soldiers prior to WW1,(smile). I find the article quite "mild" in lanquage compared to those prior to that period. As an histiorian and researcher of the African American Military experience, I find myself immune to the insensitive, sarcasstic and often times patronizing language and tone of whites calling attention to or heralding the achievements of Blacks. As you and I well know the "language" of whites when refering to Blacks is a reflection of their feelings, views and opinions of us. Unfortunately these views are still to some degree slow to change. It is a shame the sacrifice of African Americans does not bring forth a surrender of such derogatory feelings.