Comments on: Does Obama’s race matter? http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/18/does-obama%e2%80%99s-race-matter/ Tell Jack how you really feel Sat, 19 Dec 2009 00:00:35 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: ruth mosley http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/18/does-obama%e2%80%99s-race-matter/#comment-169062 ruth mosley Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:35:55 +0000 http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/18/does-obama%e2%80%99s-race-matter/#comment-169062 Jack I am a 65 year old white female who lives in a very small rural community in Tn. It is just a pin dot on the map. I have been for him since day one, even aganist my husband who is a Hillery supporter. I think today was a sad day for him ,to have to give a speech on race in this day and time. I am so thankful that future genarations will not have to make such disgusting choices for president based on what color their skin is.. Jack I am a 65 year old white female who lives in a very small rural community in Tn. It is just a pin dot on the map. I have been for him since day one, even aganist my husband who is a Hillery supporter. I think today was a sad day for him ,to have to give a speech on race in this day and time. I am so thankful that future genarations will not have to make such disgusting choices for president based on what color their skin is..

]]> By: Mary http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/18/does-obama%e2%80%99s-race-matter/#comment-169057 Mary Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:35:49 +0000 http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/18/does-obama%e2%80%99s-race-matter/#comment-169057 Mary. Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio Jack, no race does not matter. I am a white female senior citizen with ancestors from Ireland. My Grandmother was an indentured slave to a black doctor. She served almost 20 years before he released her from her service. I was raised living in a community that was diverse. Race has never mattered to me until I became a grown-up and started a full-time job and was subjected to the urban African American and I was discriminated against at that time both personally and in the work force. Should I feel sorry for Obama because he is both black and white? (NO) absolutely not. I feel sad that he uses his race to forward his own agenda. I also fear he will not be the president of all the people. My vote will be for Hillary. Again, you have stopped publishing my comments on the blog. Mary.
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
Jack, no race does not matter. I am a white female senior citizen with ancestors from Ireland. My Grandmother was an indentured slave to a black doctor. She served almost 20 years before he released her from her service. I was raised living in a community that was diverse. Race has never mattered to me until I became a grown-up and started a full-time job and was subjected to the urban African American and I was discriminated against at that time both personally and in the work force. Should I feel sorry for Obama because he is both black and white? (NO) absolutely not. I feel sad that he uses his race to forward his own agenda. I also fear he will not be the president of all the people.
My vote will be for Hillary.

Again, you have stopped publishing my comments on the blog.

]]> By: John Visser http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/18/does-obama%e2%80%99s-race-matter/#comment-169056 John Visser Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:35:46 +0000 http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/18/does-obama%e2%80%99s-race-matter/#comment-169056 No, Obama's race does not matter to me at all. Aren't we better than that? To think that we have spent so much time on something so superficial as the color of a man's skin sickens me. I believe most of the world's problems extend from the racial, religious and other divisions we create amongst ourselves. If we could only get past those differences, imagine how much time and other resources we would have to tackle the real problems of the world like global warming, health care and poverty. It is a sad reflecton of the human race that we even have to ask that question. John Visser Smithfield, NC No, Obama's race does not matter to me at all. Aren't we better than that? To think that we have spent so much time on something so superficial as the color of a man's skin sickens me. I believe most of the world's problems extend from the racial, religious and other divisions we create amongst ourselves. If we could only get past those differences, imagine how much time and other resources we would have to tackle the real problems of the world like global warming, health care and poverty. It is a sad reflecton of the human race that we even have to ask that question.

John Visser
Smithfield, NC

]]> By: Ocie H. Burton II http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/18/does-obama%e2%80%99s-race-matter/#comment-169055 Ocie H. Burton II Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:35:45 +0000 http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/18/does-obama%e2%80%99s-race-matter/#comment-169055 I grew up learning that there is only 1 race, The Human Race. Having said that I understand that there are many ethnic groups, cultures and nation's of people that inhabit and populate our Earth. Because of our human weaknesses, ignorances and injustices towrds each other since the beginning of man's development on Earth - YES Sen. Obama's ethnicity matters to some and I hope they will learn that there is an appointed time for each Nation to lead. It is my hope that Americans will find it in their hearts and minds to offer Sen. Obama that oppurtunity. Our search for solutions to the current mess that has amassed over time just may be found within the heart & soul of Sen. Barack Obama, WHY NOT GIVE A BROTHER A CHANCE? I grew up learning that there is only 1 race, The Human Race. Having said that I understand that there are many ethnic groups, cultures and nation's of people that inhabit and populate our Earth. Because of our human weaknesses, ignorances and injustices towrds each other since the beginning of man's development on Earth – YES Sen. Obama's ethnicity matters to some and I hope they will learn that there is an appointed time for each Nation to lead. It is my hope that Americans will find it in their hearts and minds to offer Sen. Obama that oppurtunity. Our search for solutions to the current mess that has amassed over time just may be found within the heart & soul of Sen. Barack Obama, WHY NOT GIVE A BROTHER A CHANCE?

]]> By: Lynne Strong http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/18/does-obama%e2%80%99s-race-matter/#comment-169054 Lynne Strong Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:35:44 +0000 http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/18/does-obama%e2%80%99s-race-matter/#comment-169054 Why is it alright to preach racism in a black church? What I heard would be considered racism if the same words were spoken in a white church. I don't agree that just because its the black way that makes it right. It wasn't right for white people to talk that way, perhaps this is why we are not moving past racism in America, because of teachings like the reverends and other churches that support preaching like his church. Teaching your children, and letting your children be present in these situations tells me that this is your ideals, otherwise you would not allow your children to listen to teachings you supposedly don't support. Why, why, why, is it alright and allowable for any American to speak this way in any church, school, anywhere........this is a double standard...that is one sided. Why is it alright to preach racism in a black church? What I heard would be considered racism if the same words were spoken in a white church. I don't agree that just because its the black way that makes it right. It wasn't right for white people to talk that way, perhaps this is why we are not moving past racism in America, because of teachings like the reverends and other churches that support preaching like his church. Teaching your children, and letting your children be present in these situations tells me that this is your ideals, otherwise you would not allow your children to listen to teachings you supposedly don't support. Why, why, why, is it alright and allowable for any American to speak this way in any church, school, anywhere........this is a double standard...that is one sided.

]]> By: Maribeth Blum Tuton http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/18/does-obama%e2%80%99s-race-matter/#comment-169044 Maribeth Blum Tuton Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:35:19 +0000 http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/18/does-obama%e2%80%99s-race-matter/#comment-169044 Race is not an issue for me. I cried when I heard Barack Obama's speech this morning. I truely believe he is a man of integrity and also a man of great importance for our country. Since race is not an issue, I'm not going to tell you what mine is. Race is not an issue for me. I cried when I heard Barack Obama's speech this morning. I truely believe he is a man of integrity and also a man of great importance for our country. Since race is not an issue, I'm not going to tell you what mine is.

]]> By: Lynne Black http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/18/does-obama%e2%80%99s-race-matter/#comment-169038 Lynne Black Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:35:12 +0000 http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/18/does-obama%e2%80%99s-race-matter/#comment-169038 Obama's race matters to me because I think it shaped who he is. Only a person who has spent time looking at who they are and what shaped their life can offer the people of this country what he did today: The chance to engage in an honest dialog about the differences that divide us; race, gender, religion and political - it is only when we start to discuss these issues openly will we start to heal. Lynne B Reno Nv Obama's race matters to me because I think it shaped who he is. Only a person who has spent time looking at who they are and what shaped their life can offer the people of this country what he did today: The chance to engage in an honest dialog about the differences that divide us; race, gender, religion and political – it is only when we start to discuss these issues openly will we start to heal.

Lynne B Reno Nv

]]> By: Mecca http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/18/does-obama%e2%80%99s-race-matter/#comment-169030 Mecca Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:35:04 +0000 http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/18/does-obama%e2%80%99s-race-matter/#comment-169030 The race does not matter, it's the unsaid words that matter. First he said he never heard the pastor preach against whites or any other matter which affected him and his beliefs. Now he says yes, he did hear things said while attending services that he did not agreee with. Then with the Canada trade issue, he did the same. First he said he knew nothing of the meeting or denied same, then admitted it. This is what worries me! The race does not matter, it's the unsaid words that matter. First he said he never heard the pastor preach against whites or any other matter which affected him and his beliefs. Now he says yes, he did hear things said while attending services that he did not agreee with. Then with the Canada trade issue, he did the same. First he said he knew nothing of the meeting or denied same, then admitted it. This is what worries me!

]]> By: Jane http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/18/does-obama%e2%80%99s-race-matter/#comment-169021 Jane Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:34:41 +0000 http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/18/does-obama%e2%80%99s-race-matter/#comment-169021 An Obama Presidency would be a disaster. If he thinks he alone can heal the racial divide in this country then I've got river front property to sell you in Arizona.Obama is NOT the second coming of Christ.He is a smooth talking liar who has a vast number of people believing him. My vote is for Hillary. An Obama Presidency would be a disaster. If he thinks he alone can heal the racial divide in this country then I've got river front property to sell you in Arizona.Obama is NOT the second coming of Christ.He is a smooth talking liar who has a vast number of people believing him. My vote is for Hillary.

]]> By: Ed Gaskin http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/18/does-obama%e2%80%99s-race-matter/#comment-168860 Ed Gaskin Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:30:49 +0000 http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/18/does-obama%e2%80%99s-race-matter/#comment-168860 Does his race matter? Yes and No. Yes as I am an African American I am proud to have him represent me. And no as I want to vote for the most qualified person no matter what the color. I think Hillary missed the opportunity to give the same speech a week ago when Rep. Steve King said terrorists would be "dancing in the streets" if Democratic candidate Barrack Obama were to win the presidency in part because of and his middle name, Hussein. As a professor of racism, I think Obama's speech was the best I have ever heard on race in America. The fact he wrote it is powerful, the fact he believes it is inspiring. That was not the type of speech traditional advisors or crisis managers would have advised, which makes it all the more powerful and demonstrates Obama is a different type of politician. Does his race matter? Yes and No. Yes as I am an African American I am proud to have him represent me. And no as I want to vote for the most qualified person no matter what the color. I think Hillary missed the opportunity to give the same speech a week ago when Rep. Steve King said terrorists would be "dancing in the streets" if Democratic candidate Barrack Obama were to win the presidency in part because of and his middle name, Hussein. As a professor of racism, I think Obama's speech was the best I have ever heard on race in America. The fact he wrote it is powerful, the fact he believes it is inspiring. That was not the type of speech traditional advisors or crisis managers would have advised, which makes it all the more powerful and demonstrates Obama is a different type of politician.

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