Tab in Norris
Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at 1:24 PM

Professor Williams, I suppose that I am a racist, since I have not and will not vote for Mr. Obama [!], but I wanted to tell you how much I appreciate your words of wisdom through the years. I agree with your assessment of our society's problems; in particular, I agree with the idea that cultural norms can and should serve as constraints on human behavior. I further believe that individual choices can have great effect on fellow community members, young and old. As a teacher, I insist on good manners and proper conversation from my middle school students, regardless of their background. They respond well, and hopefully, will remember to do so, long after they move on to high school. It is a small step, but it is a step in the right direction.