"Im not sure if I was unclear Sum, but i wasnt talking about people not being proud of their heritage. Im very proud of mine and it has defined me in many ways. I was talking about stereotyping and racism."

As long as we act, look and speak differently from others we will be seen as different. The point is to appreciate the variety as it opens us up to broader thinking. Nothing wrong by being seen as different...the strenght or weakness is in the eye of the beholder.

I didn't take your comments to mean not being proud. I just posed another thought.

Cheers,

Sum