Michael1942's Blog

Our Declaration of Independence and subsequent  Constitution refers to us (Americans citizens) as “the people; a people or we the people” and other references that denote the U.S. population. Looking at the short history of America and our large presence on the world stage one could wonder why we have made so little progress in Racial issues. The ascendency of a non white American to the Presidency has awakened the dogs of racism in several areas of the country which we have long known and suspected of being still firmly entrenched in the ante bellum days of our country. Recently  a law enforcement officer in the “great” State has requested funds for more deputies to be ready for the war that will ensue once Mr. Obama is reelected.The idea that this will happen and the fact that this comes from a Prominent Law officer who resides and presides in a state that historically has not dealt well with non whites is at once ludicrous and absurd. Even receiving airplay or written acknowledgement is enough to encourage the evil that is indicated by his words. The people who will be encouraged are the folks who need no encouragement to hate and maim for color and religious difference but will use his words as an OK to do it, under the idea that they will not be prosecuted. I am wondering if “WE the people” will allow it!