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October1977
Guest
I'd like to present a question and receive honest, heartfelt, open minded answers or comments.
I did not vote for Obama nor did I want to vote for John McCain. So, know that as you read my question/statements. However I do support President Obama as my President and wish him well. And I was truly moved by today's events although I am on every Inaugaration Day as it is a stark reminder of the freedom we have here and the men and women who have served, in the military or privately and publicly, to secure and bring about such a day as today. It is truly a remarkable event.
Saying that, my question for you is philosophical and hopefully you find it logical. If race is not an issue - as I don't believe it should be - why is it important that President Obama is the first black President? At first, you might be astounded that I ask such a question but really...other than what I believe to be small sects of the American population (white supremacist ignorant wackjobs, etc.) I truly believe racism in the mainstream to be dead and it's obvioius to me that we are all equal and have been treated equally for years, white, black, whatever.
Am I being naive? It just seems race is being brought to the forefront when it shouldn't be. President Obama earned his chance to be President and I don't think his race should be brought up at all...if race shouldn't be an issue.
Thoughts?
I did not vote for Obama nor did I want to vote for John McCain. So, know that as you read my question/statements. However I do support President Obama as my President and wish him well. And I was truly moved by today's events although I am on every Inaugaration Day as it is a stark reminder of the freedom we have here and the men and women who have served, in the military or privately and publicly, to secure and bring about such a day as today. It is truly a remarkable event.
Saying that, my question for you is philosophical and hopefully you find it logical. If race is not an issue - as I don't believe it should be - why is it important that President Obama is the first black President? At first, you might be astounded that I ask such a question but really...other than what I believe to be small sects of the American population (white supremacist ignorant wackjobs, etc.) I truly believe racism in the mainstream to be dead and it's obvioius to me that we are all equal and have been treated equally for years, white, black, whatever.
Am I being naive? It just seems race is being brought to the forefront when it shouldn't be. President Obama earned his chance to be President and I don't think his race should be brought up at all...if race shouldn't be an issue.
Thoughts?