It is a serious concern that all the candidates face, but considering the level of racism in the country these days--including up here in lily white Maine--Obama may be most in danger. One of Will's high school friends, who is African American, asked for directions the other day and the person said to her, "I'm not telling you. I don't speak to niggers." Hopefully having an African American as president would dismantle some of that prejudice. Do you think so?
i think teenagers make up a lot of shit and i hope this kid, at the very least, exaggerated the woman's comment. but let's face it: we still live in a racist society.
would barack in the white house help? absolutely. only the hardest of the hardcore honkies cannot be moved, if not swayed, but this guy's incredible optimism. during a debate he comes off a little stilted but check out one of his stump speeches. (lots of em on youtube) he erodes your cynicism. he makes you believe we can have a more just society, be a better people, do the right thing.
but i do fear the bitch who belittled this kid has a redneck hubby and redneck hubby has guns and away we go...
It is a true story as related to me by Will and friends; it happened on Long Sands Beach, York, Maine. These kids are not the type to lie about overt racism.
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It is a serious concern that all the candidates face, but considering the level of racism in the country these days--including up here in lily white Maine--Obama may be most in danger. One of Will's high school friends, who is African American, asked for directions the other day and the person said to her, "I'm not telling you. I don't speak to niggers." Hopefully having an African American as president would dismantle some of that prejudice. Do you think so?
Dad, is that a true story?
i think teenagers make up a lot of shit and i hope this kid, at the very least, exaggerated the woman's comment. but let's face it: we still live in a racist society.
would barack in the white house help? absolutely. only the hardest of the hardcore honkies cannot be moved, if not swayed, but this guy's incredible optimism. during a debate he comes off a little stilted but check out one of his stump speeches. (lots of em on youtube) he erodes your cynicism. he makes you believe we can have a more just society, be a better people, do the right thing.
but i do fear the bitch who belittled this kid has a redneck hubby and redneck hubby has guns and away we go...
It is a true story as related to me by Will and friends; it happened on Long Sands Beach, York, Maine. These kids are not the type to lie about overt racism.
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