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a man's achievements (or lack thereof, in the case of Obama) are more important than his skin color
:Don't you think that's a little silly? While it is likely Colin Powell has caucasian roots as well, based on the accepted definition in our culture of an African American, he certainly qualifies. If you are aware of any previous general that would also fit into this category then please make note of it, otherwise it appears to be accurate. [[User:Learn together|Learn together]] 08:49, 15 October 2008 (EDT)
:Don't you think that's a little silly? While it is likely Colin Powell has caucasian roots as well, based on the accepted definition in our culture of an African American, he certainly qualifies. If you are aware of any previous general that would also fit into this category then please make note of it, otherwise it appears to be accurate. [[User:Learn together|Learn together]] 08:49, 15 October 2008 (EDT)
::I just think we should apply the same standard to both articles. I also think that a man's achievements (or lack thereof, in the case of Obama) are more important than his skin color. Finally, if we can't be sure if any of the Presidents was black, we certainly can't be sure about the much larger number of more obscure generals. [[User:BHarlan|BHarlan]] 12:06, 15 October 2008 (EDT)