OK, I'll be honest. I wasn't offended at all. In fact i don't think what SW said was racist. I was just trying to prove a point about how easily almost anything someone says in regards to race can be seen as racist. I honestly don't think you are racist. However, what you said could and is considered prejudiced. Look at the second definition here. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/prejudice
Something as simple as saying "Tiger Woods is a very articulate black man" is viewed by some as being prejudiced because it means you wouldn't expect a black man to be articulate.
Yes, I did put words in your mouth. Just like i think others put words/meaning in the words of SW. I apologize if i caused any hurt feelings over the past 24 or so hours, that was not my intention.
Anyway, in regards to SW comments, If i was in the hypothetical situation where i was surrounded by a group of black guys i wouldn't call them black a******* just like i wouldn't call the stupid or ugly or anything a*******. Infact, i'm sure they'd be angrier if i called them simply "stupid" instead of "very articulate black men". When it is the later of the two which is actually prejudiced.
What SW said was hateful towards TW. not all black people. therefore, IMO it can't be racist.