Race in Politics
I am disturbed.
I am disturbed because somehow race has become not only an issue in politics, but because it has apparently become the issue.
I, like others around the world, watched the electoral college counters rise as votes were tallied, and when Mr. Obama tumbled over the magical 270, the speeches started going. For an hour, all I heard was about race.
I understand that the election of a "black" president has significant implications for the "black" community. It is a milestone in our country's history and progress, this is all true. What disturbs me is that in all of this time, I heard nothing of the President-Elect's policies... and only about his race.
I am disturbed because somehow race has become not only an issue in politics, but because it has apparently become the issue.
I, like others around the world, watched the electoral college counters rise as votes were tallied, and when Mr. Obama tumbled over the magical 270, the speeches started going. For an hour, all I heard was about race.
I understand that the election of a "black" president has significant implications for the "black" community. It is a milestone in our country's history and progress, this is all true. What disturbs me is that in all of this time, I heard nothing of the President-Elect's policies... and only about his race.