The Race issue

Who knew that one press question could lead to a huge race debate? Yes, the President's comments regarding the Gates arrest were ill worded (and later apologized for) but his point were valid. I believe that most logical people would argue that the arrest of Gates was not completely fair, race issues aside. Furthermore, the President did not call Crowely a racist nor did he say that the issue was, in fact, linked to racial tensions. Nevertheless political commentators still believe that this is a racial issue stating claims that the President himself is a racist.



First off, since our President is mixed, being racist against "white people" would be a conflict of interest. Secondly, not only is the Vice President white but so is a majority of his cabinet members. However, this did not stop Glenn Beck from "pulling the race card" on Obama. Beck stated that Obama has "a deep seeded hatred for white people or the white culture."



My first question for Beck is "what is white culture and what does it entail?" I know what American culture is but I am still a little hazy on "white culture". Would it be European culture? Does it resemble the culture of Great Britain? If it does, would that mean that social health care is apart of "white culture"? No no because socialized health care is just the slippery slope to a communist regime right? This man is so of the wall Fox News won't even back his comments. When Fox News won't even claim you, you know you have fallen off the wagon. Can someone tell me how this man got his own show?!

And lets just be honest Beck, you are the one with race issues here. You are practically leading the birthest crusade, you know, those who are questioning the birthplace of Obama. At some point you have to just let go and lose gracefully. Obama is the President and is a natural born citizen of the United States, just like you. Just because he is half black does not mean he was born in Africa! I think that we all need to mimic the actions of Obama and put our issues aside and have an afternoon beer!