I don't think it's because he's black. I think it's because he's a jerk.
Merc is more than willing to shoot time capsules to Mars containing
any race, as far as I know.
By the way, merc and I have had our share of disagreements, that's for sure...but do you really call an outrageous claim to shoot time capsules to Mars "promoting violence"? Do you really think that will happen? Go to
www.shoottimecapsulepeopletomars.com and you will see even
they don't really advocate the practice.