Chaos

Many people, both black and white, are worried about the "what if?" factor in this election. Both sides have fears (of course the big fear of an Obama assassination plot being carried out) about what will happen when Obama wins or loses. Will a loss cause a "black revolt" or a win make Joe SixPack search for revenge on the streets? Some are even concerned about the black response to an Obama win. Listen to this NPR program dealing with voters in York, PA. What do I think? In an Obama loss, America will revert back to an early "let's not talk about race" society. In a win, we will finally open up and address the race issue. Think. Race is STILL an issue in America. I feel the need to speak out to America regarding the race issue. Can we admit (white America) that there are prejudices in our society? That some DO have it better only because of their skin color? Once we open up and speak out about our TRUE feelings regarding race, we can conquer racism. As long as we keep putting it under the rug (like many are doing in this election) WE CANNOT MOVE FORWARD!

We have to remember that we are all human and should be treated as such. Listen to Chuck D on NPR.

I have tackled the race topic before (check the archives) and it is not a dead issue. It is clear in this election season that the rhetoric from the right is extremely racist. It may not be blatant, but it is there and no one wants to address the elephant in the room. In my mind, I feel that Obama is the new Jackie Robinson. He is being bombarded with threats, labels, racial remarks, hypocrisy, and fear mongering yet he remains steadfast. THAT alone should cause those undecided (and even decided) voters to recognize the presidential pedigree of Obama over McCain. Obama won't lash out against whites (don't fear him) and he won't "lead the black revolt", but he will be a man of great character in spite of the foolishness going on around him.


BUT, if Obama does lose, this blogger reserves the "right to riot" or at least have a general anger about him (much more than usual).