Why I hate the media: Part II
Obama's Pastor: Black people should be pissed at white people!
White voters: This makes me uncomfortable. I don't want to vote for a black president who is in any way invested in black issues. I would rather be narcotized by my own ignorance of the plight of them people with more melanin tham me. Also, it's a total truism that everyone in a church shares all of their pastor's beliefs.
Barack Obama: Yes, there is a legacy of racism in this country, but we should not let that divide us. We should address this issue meaningfully.
All Major News Outlets: Will Obama's speech allow ignorant white people to forget that there are grievous racial disparities in this country?
Me:...
White voters: This makes me uncomfortable. I don't want to vote for a black president who is in any way invested in black issues. I would rather be narcotized by my own ignorance of the plight of them people with more melanin tham me. Also, it's a total truism that everyone in a church shares all of their pastor's beliefs.
Barack Obama: Yes, there is a legacy of racism in this country, but we should not let that divide us. We should address this issue meaningfully.
All Major News Outlets: Will Obama's speech allow ignorant white people to forget that there are grievous racial disparities in this country?
Me:...