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Point well taken BeanCounter. I've lived in the deep south, worked and lived closely with African Americans and as I've mentioned been the victim of reverse discrimination. The incident, which cost my job also ALMOST resulted in Federal charges for assault against a black man who attacked ME at work. I understand the anger of both sides of this issue (black/white). Some are justifiably concerned about where Obama stand as it concerns race.

As for myself, I'm not concerned with his position on the race issue. I to wrestled with my heritage and was 'angry' at times, said and did things I regretted, hung out with dubious characters. From that I emerged more enlightened, with more understanding of the issues. I concluded that above all I am an "American" first. I think Obama has come to the same conclusion in his personal life, and thus is particularly well suited to deal with these issues.

Is he ready to lead the country, right now? Ever? I don't know, maybe, maybe not. It's an important discussion. There is a huge difference between legitimate concerns and flat out racist statements, we have seen both.