text: I was also part of the Americo-Liberian society and never saw many of the practices you mention. Some of my best friends are of native descent and we all grew up as equals. I also believe your comparison of Liberia to America is in error, unless you can provide evidence of Liberia’s “Jim crow laws”. Perhaps you should be more explicit in your writings by identifying these practices as commonplace amongst some Americo-Liberians.