OBAMA'S IMAGE?

I am an African-American, but I did not vote for Obama; however, the idea that he had spoken his mind, with respect to a police arrest of a college Professor, and for that reason his image has been affected in any way is absurd.

We all know that racism is a very sensitive issue, and there should not be any reason to stir it up on the slightest of pretexts; yet, it still stares us in the face, each and every single day.
We also know that there is no cure for it. You are what you are, and I am what I am.
Yet, people want Obama to forget about racism or put it at the back of his mind now that he is President of the U.S.

The rational being that his position compels him to be a unifier of all citizens, no matter what their color, cultural backgrounds or political philosophies.

Good; but remember that he is also human, and he is liable to face reality as it presents itself, and to be able to share his thoughts on any subject or topic, whenever he finds that necessary.

That was exactly what he did. He did not insult anyone; not the police officer who made the arrest or his department or the Police Union. Nevertheless, he is being adviced to eat crow.

For crying out loud; for what?

Does not racism exist in this coutry? Does not racial profiling take place in this society?

Of all the people that are asking the President to kowtow to the whim and caprice of the law enforcement profession, the most surprising is Juan Williams of National Public Radio, and a regular FOX News television contributor. What has come over him, nobody knows; but he, in this particular instance, is acting as a Jim Crow law enthusiast; and all African-Americans must feel sorry for him.

Although, Obama is now the President of the U.S.A.; and whether he likes it or not, he stands for unity, in regard to the citizenry of the nation; however, for him to forget that he is a blackman is an impossibility.

He has done the right thing, and that is to invite both parties to the White House over a drink, and probably for him to know more about the incident. Bravo, Mr. President.

His image tarnished? NO. Apologize? NO. To most fair minded people, his image is intact.