tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1875195811184851268.post8057642070730401763..comments2024-01-08T15:24:14.843-06:00Comments on From Beginning to End...and Back Again: Racist I amLisa Jacques Elamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09436627482635590384noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1875195811184851268.post-42767691981122894842014-02-26T20:20:50.394-06:002014-02-26T20:20:50.394-06:00I guess I a racist too. I guess I a racist too. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1875195811184851268.post-53342065449983311572014-02-26T19:59:53.789-06:002014-02-26T19:59:53.789-06:00I am black and I was ready to rip into you on this...I am black and I was ready to rip into you on this blog, until I read it. I did vote for Obama both times. The first time because I wanted a black president in office. The second time because I feel like everyone deserves a second chance. If I could vote him in for another term I would not. I don't think he is a good fit in the white house anymore. <br /><br />I have seen the word racist thrown around a lot and you are not wrong in suggesting that it gets thrown at those who believe differently than president obama. <br /><br />I am sad to see our country regressing where race is concerned. I grew up in a community where both whites and blacks lived. There was no bigotry or racism that I was aware of but my world was not the world my parents grew up in. They grew up in a world of rioting, racism and out right bigotry. Because of this they wanted better for my siblings and I and this meant races getting along and living as friends and neighbors which we did and still do. <br /><br />I do not share your opinion of Oprah or Rev. Jackson, but I am no supporter of Louis Farakan. I feel that his ideals are radical and not a way to lift up blacks in this country. I agree that he is more into racial hate than racial love. <br /><br />This blog was very good and enlightening. We have come a long ways and it would be a shame to see us back slide now.<br /><br />Most of all, I am relieved to know that a racist you are not! Cheyennenoreply@blogger.com