1Perry,
We're just gonna have to agree to disagree. Atleast I can acknowledge that there is racism on both sides of the political divide. It's something we all need to work harder at getting beyond no matter who first brouches the issue of race in negative manner. If you're willing to call it out when next you see or hear of it but have an open and honest dialog on the matter, I'm very willing to dicuss the issue of racism in America on the merits. But for now, it just doesn't seem some folks are willing to do that. Instead, what we have are alot of denials, misdirection and deflections.
Rep. Carson's words were harsh and inflamatory, but what he said was truthful. There are members within the Tea Party movement and very likely members of the movement who are in Congress who harbor racist views and aren't afraid to voice them. We've seen the evidence since the movement first came into existence. For folks to deny that is just being dishonest.
This country has had a history or racism and violence due to racism, and much of that hatred has been directed at African Americans over the last two centuries. One could argue, however, that only the Native American Indian has experience more racism at the hands of the White man than any Black man can dare imagine. But the fact that Native Americans have been all but cast aside yet the Black man is here to stay says alot about our resilience. "The Man" ain't getting rid of us that easily. :mrgreen:
But in all seriousness, the only way we get past our racial bigotry/hatred is to talk about it honestly. Right now, I'm wondering if we'll ever be able to do that based on the outcome of this thread.
And with that, I'm out...until the next bout of racism rues its ugly head.
