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On Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's comments: I absolutely do not believe he should resign. I agree with his comments. Had Pres Obama been Tyrone Jenkins, he would not have been elected. America was barely ready for a Obama. We saw the racist slurs and posters throughout the campaign and we continue to see them. I agree that had Obama been a few shades darker and was not as Harvard refined, he would not have been elected. Please America, let us be adults.

We cannot and will not ever have a realistic conversation about race when we pounce on the hysterical. For those stating the President should have attacked Reid and demanded his resignation: grow up! He stated the truth about this Nation, and for that he is being raked over the coals. Pres. Obama accepted the apology, let it go. President Obama did not need to hit Reid over the head for these remarks. Reid was not trying to assault the Pres or black people. In fact, Reid championed Obama's run! There has to be a moment when we all shut up, listen, and act like adults when it comes to race.Sen. Reid is no Trent Lott! Lott said the country would have been better off if Strom Thurman were President. They are two very different comments. Perhaps Sen. Reid could have phrased it better for those who are hypersensitive, but I think he did nothing wrong.

Sen. Reid simply stated what, any honest person in this country would admit, in this country, a man of color who is of lighter complexion is more likely to bee accepted by the broader community. Even in the Black community, as sad as it is, people tend to look upon dark skin as less appealing. I just cannot grasp the comments of those on Right claiming there is a double-standard regarding Reid's comments and Lott's. There is no double-standard. Lott was a racist. Reid is a realist.


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