04-29-2008, 04:18 PM
I liked the article, and the author went (way) out of his way to present a balanced framework from which to discuss the issues that Cos is so emotionally determined to express. Cosby is 71 now and doesn't want to leave anything on the table. His methods have become highly controversial which is fine I suppose. On the one hand he address hardcore entrenched dysfunction, which certainly exists. On the other hand it comes off like it's the norm throughout the entire race, which isn't really accurate. He feels like he hasn't the time to feather the details and wants to have a major impact without being dragged into energy sucking procedure examination. He believes that his vast experiences as a performer, educator, parent and person "from" the 'hood, qualifies him to speak out forcefully. He's right. It does. But $tevie is right too.