Political Cowardice

“…in too many ways, essentially a nation of cowards”

Attorney General Eric Holder at the Department of Justice African American History Month Program gave an address in which he stated:

Though this nation has proudly thought of itself as an ethnic melting pot, in things racial we have always been and continue to be, in too many ways, essentially a nation of cowards. Though race related issues continue to occupy a significant portion of our political discussion, and though there remain many unresolved racial issues in this nation, we, average Americans, simply do not talk enough with each other about race. It is an issue we have never been at ease

with and given our nation’s history this is in some ways understandable. And yet, if we are to make progress in this area we must feel comfortable enough with one another, and tolerant enough of each other, to have frank conversations about the racial matters that continue to divide us. But we must do more- and we in this room bear a special responsibility. Through its work and through its example this Department of Justice, as long as I am here, must – and will – lead the nation to the “new birth of freedom” so long ago promised by our greatest President. This is our duty and our solemn obligation.” — Read Full Text

 

Yes, I agree, we have cowards in our nation, however, the cowards are the Al Sharptons, Jessie Jacksons and the Jeremiah Wrights of our country.

Let us not overlook the coward in chief President Obambi who did everything to avoid talking about race, unless of course, he was forced into discussing it, say by Jeremiah Wright? Oops… isn’t Holder’s boss one of those ‘cowards’ that avoids discussing race?

Anyone who plays the race card to gain advantage including non-merit based advantages like affirmative action are real cowards. Oh and the white liberals who wear their black friends on their sleeves and try to out-do each other with their bleeding heart liberal deeds. But would they marry one?

Yes, we can do with more discussion and debate, but let us have the truth first. You have to ask yourself can the Eric Holders of the world handle the truth?

Mike Truman
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