Why Are We So Afraid To Debate Racial Issues?
When did anyone here say they were voting for Obama solely on the fact that he is Black? I am supporting Barack Obama because I believe that he is the best candidate for the job. And, while you're on the topic of experience, allow me to remind you that Honest Abe Lincoln had served one term in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Why Are We So Afraid To Debate Racial Issues?
When did anyone here say they were voting for Obama solely on the fact that he is Black? I am supporting Barack Obama because I believe that he is the best candidate for the job. And, while you're on the topic of experience, allow me to remind you that Honest Abe Lincoln had served one term in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Is Barack Obama American Enough for the Oval Office?
This is too ridiculous to respond to. Is he an American citizen? Yes.
Let's move on to the real issues in this campaign and stop focusing on these silly topics.
Why Are We So Afraid To Debate Racial Issues?
I think we are all intelligent enough to understand that America's history is marred with a lot of ugly events. Among the ugliest being slavery and segregation. Our history books contain a 'Cliffs Notes' version of those significant periods, and today, no one really wants to discuss them as a basis for what appears to be a very strained relationship between Blacks and Whites. Sure, we work together and attend sporting events together. And, I think most of us think that race relations are moving in the right direction. Not perfect, but moving in the right direction. And, then comes Jeremiah Wright. Rev. Wright makes us see how differently we view American history. My hope is that the focus that Rev. Wright's comments have put on racial issues is not a fad. My hope is that we continue to discuss this so that we can finally uncover what is really bothering us. If that happens, then we might move a little faster in the right direction.
