I saw a bumper sticker yesterday that really made me think: Blacks for Obama. The message was displayed on a colorful background next to the busts of a couple of attractive African-Americans in what I’m guessing was meant to be traditional African dress.
My first thought was; “Are Americans really dumb enough to support and vote for a candidate simply based on his skin color?”
Unfortunately the answer to that is yes. There are many Americans, black, white and the spectrum in between, who voted for BHO solely based on the color of his skin. Is that really any way to decide the leader of our country?
My next thought was; “What reaction would I create had I slapped a ‘Whites for McCain’ sticker on my Jeep with a Rebel Flag for a background?”
What sort of derision would I have faced in my diverse work environment? Would my vehicle have been safe in the ethnically rich neighborhoods and shopping areas I frequent?
My third question was; “How can I write about this without sounding racist?”
I decided I don’t care. It’s no secret that I’m not at all a fan of BHO, but it has nothing to do with the color of his skin. I don’t care what color he is, I just wish no one else did either.
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