Re: Would you want your kids being indoctrinated like this?
by
JTS
03/14/2008, 10:47 AM #
Jack Kemp found no problem with O'bama and his association with Wright. Jack Kemp: "I don't believe in guild by association".
Wright is the one speaking, no one else.
Without agreeing or disagreeing with Wright, it's important to understand that not everyone is living the American Dream. While it is African American's responsibility to improve their lot in life, it might be disheartening to have such deep roots in the U.S. and be so far down the socio-economic ladder. Laws like crack sentencing are draconian and can be fairly perceived as targetting AfroAmericans.
Look, the U.S. stopped importing slaves in the early 1800s. The families of most whites came to the U.S. much later. It must feel great to think that your ancestors were in this country for so long, under such poor conditions, and yet there is little progress.
Not advocating special treatment here, not blaming today's majority for how things are today, just pointing out that there many reasons for some people to feel anger at the United States. Think how it feels to be born into poverty. The odds are against you through no fault of your own.
Look, for every Wright there is a rightwing fire-and-brimstone preacher out there blaming gays for 9/11 or some other junk.
As long as Obama disavows these comments then who cares? I'd also point out that you have no idea what kind of positive things this guy has to say. You can't take a brief spout of anger and conclude that this is all the guy is about. He might spend 99.9% of his time preaching things that you yourself would agree with.