Obama’s Big Speech
It was only a matter of time before people realized and accepted the fact that race is still a big issue in our society. It’s something we try to sweep under the rug and pretend never happened. We make laws to “make everything equal”, all the while not addressing the real issues at hand. The people who lived during segregation are still alive and the things they faced continue to haunt them.
Fifty years is not a long time and this happened in America. In the land of the free and home of the brave. The place where success is possible with a hard work and determination. The place where all men are created equal. That’s where the frustration from the black community comes in.
I’m sure there’s more to Rev. Jeremiah Wright than we know. If he was the type of person the media is making him out to be, people would have caught on a long time ago. Why are his statements now a big issue? Do I agree with what he said? No. Is this the first time I’ve heard a minister say something of that nature? No. You can’t judge Obama’s character on a sermon from his former pastor. Wright played a significant part in his life and it would be wrong for him to “disown” him.
At best his speech was very presidential and I can see him speaking to America behind the Presidential Seal. In this speech he seems to understand the plight of all people. Whether he faced those challenges or not, he was able to at least articulate the feelings people are facing. That’s all I want in a president. Just make an attempt to understand how I feel.
If you want to read the text version of this speech a copy is posted on Obama’s website.
March 20th, 2008 at 6:23 pm
I find it very interesting that the media is jumping on the bash Rev. Wright train and has said very little about the remarks of Rev. John Hagee a supporter of McCain. What’s happening now is an attempt to make Obama appear un-electable. It’s a terrible shame.
Hillary Clinton has far more junk than Obama but the media is now hands off Hillary.
March 21st, 2008 at 11:29 am
I just find it funny how over-the-top the media has been (especially Fox news–they’ve been ridiculous) in trying to turn this into a major issue. What they are doing is very transparent. They’re taking soundbites and just running with it. Since when is it new that a black pastor is taking America to task? And why should Obama have to abandon a pastor because of a few controversial remarks? These pieces of sermons probably represent .05% of what he has talked about during the entire time Obama has known him. This is pure comedy.
March 26th, 2008 at 6:52 pm
I almost finished the full speech!
It was so inspiring. For once, I felt that someone with political prowess had fully articulated my frustration with our country as well as what I hope my family and community can attain. True unity of purpose that allows us all to drive for our financial and educational goals instead of us all fighting over table scraps. Great speech!