I'm going to withdraw, it could get way sticky.

ahhhh elbert, where's the fun in that? I was hoping you would help spur-on a very valid debate on the issue.

No doubt I understand your decision though ---

Thinking about that one! Dangerous waters: no matter the debate and opinions it can be taken negatively and will be by some. IMHO.

Otter, the one bite got away? Give 'em time.
(Elbert, get back here!!!)

related questions: why is skin color so often selected as a basis for discrimination? are other physical characteristics used in this way?

No

Pug, you are waiting patiently for a response, aren’t you?

For purposes of this board, I have developed a temporary condition called "Electile Dysfunction" - the inability to become aroused over any of the choices for President of the U.S. put forth by either party in the 2008 election year.

Because it is the first and most instantly obvious defining characteristic.

Others would be obesity,learning or speech impediments,dress, accents, too much or too little hair, height, odor and of course lets not forget profession (dress codes would qualify as physical characteristics?) or almost any part of a Monty Python or Larry the Cable Guy sketch.

What do Politically Correct folks laugh at, just out of curiosity? Isn't there inherently a victim an any humor?

Otter, he's not black....he's peach and brown!

He's what ever is politically expedient at the time