I do not understand. Neither can I comprehend the thoughts of these people. There is a reason they cannot come into our neighborhood. Democracy has truly failed in the allowance of color in a white neighborhood. Clybourne Park will be tarnished and our families defiled. I humble myself to enter under their roof offering them "financial gain," and they, blinded by their pride, do not see the generosity of my offer (Hansberry 118). Their appalling lack of sense is not something I can permit to be contracted by my children. "[R]ace prejudice simply doesn't enter into it" (Hansberry 118). My sole intention is to promote happiness. "[O]ur Negro families are happier when they live in their own communities," and I cannot be responsible for any unhappiness or dangers of their decision (Hansberry 118). I am not sure they comprehend the generosity of our offer and the wealth it can bring them both economically. They could escape their small ghetto to a larger and nicer house if they only had the common sense and aspirations. I was respectful and courteous in both my demeanor and offer. I simply cannot understand the shortsightedness. The repercussions of their decision cannot be linked to me in any way.
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