Black and White

While I personally could not care less about the race, or gender, of a presidential candidate – call me crazy, I’d prefer to cast my vote based upon the issues – it’s very clear that many Americans do care about race. Specifically, the race of Senator Obama.

I don’t recall ever hearing about McCain of Clinton being “white”, nor was there ever any suggestion that either of them should recieve votes because they are.

But, hardly an article is published, nor a news report spoken, without mention of the fact that Senator Obama is an “African American”.

A very large number of African American’s are so proud to have a “black candidate”. I guess, if I understand correctly, because he will “feel their pain” – you know, like Bill Clinton, our previous black president. We hear about what a great accomplishment it is that a black man will have the Democratic nomination.

The problem with this “race card” is that Mama Obama is as white as Hillary Clinton or John McCain. In fact, being from Witchita, Kansas, it could be argued that she’s even whiter. You can’t really get more white than the midwest, can you?

Senator Obama is as white as he is black.

It could be argued that this is a good thing… He should be equally compassionate to both blacks and whites. I’m not sure that I believe that, but it would be a valid argument.

The fact of the matter is, Obama’s father left the family (typical?) to study at Harvard when Barack was just two. The last time he saw his father was at the age of 10.

Being raised by his white mother – wouldn’t that make him even more “white”?

So, why do Time, Newsweek, CNN, and all of the Obama supporters insist upon portraying him as “black”, or as an “African American”?

Why is it if you challenge Obama’s position, you’re labeled as “racist” by his supporters? Are you racist against his black or white genes?

And, if you are a supporter of the Senator, don’t assume that “anti-Obama” Americans have chosen that position based upon his race. I am one of that group, and race has absolutely nothing to do with it (Condoleezza Rice was my first choice for president).

If you subscribe to Senator Obama’s socialistic views, follow your heart and vote for him, whether you’re black, white, or other.

On the other hand, if you are a more sensible person, vote for someone else – and keep race out of the equation.

Papa and Mama Obama
(Barack Obama Sr and Ann Durham)