my answer to the question . My view on race was pretty much formed in about 1962 when a black guy showed up to look at the new house that my Dad was building . Black guy walks up the driveway , I didn't know him , never saw him , I thought it was unusual . Guy goes over to the old man , they shake hands , smile , talk and my Dad gives the guy a tour of our 80 % completed new house . Anyway , the guys leaves and I ask my Dad about the visit . Dad says , aww I know the guy from work and he is a nice guy and he wanted to see the house . I was 11 - 12 and my thinking on blacks was formed at that time . Since that time in 1962 my view on race has remained the same and my thinking about race is pretty much neutral .