Regardless of what AK meant, I think it is the best practice for folks to first ASK HIM WHAT HE MEANT, instead of getting offended at what is only potentially a racists comment.
But to get offended by the potential, without asking him for clarification is just silly.
I'm too lazy to go back and read all of the comments to see if I can work it out for myself.
However, generally speaking, would all parties be better off if you simply asked him what he meant, rather than assuming he pulled a "Trent Lott"
I think there are too many people in this world just waiting to be offended, so they go off on anyone who mis-speaks.
TB
Fed Up Middle Aged White Guy, LOL.