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VDH: the speech Obama should have given
Had Sen. Barack Obama (D., Ill.) said the following words in his speech last week on race in America, his problems with his former pastor, Rev. Jeremiah Wright, would probably now be over:You have all heard the racist and anti-American outbursts of my pastor Rev. Wright. They are all inexcusable. His speeches have forced me to reexamine my long association with Trinity United Church of Christ. And so it is with regret that I must now leave that church. I had heard similar extremist language of Rev. Wright in the past, and now apologize that I did not earlier end my attendance and contributions. Had I long ago expressed my strong objections to Rev. Wrights views, such opposition might have suggested to him a more moderate path. But any good that now might come by remaining steadfast to Rev. Wright in consideration of our long past friendship is outweighed by the damage that would accrue from the sanction of his extremism that my continued attendance at his church might convey. I have loyalty aplenty, but it is to the truth, my country, and universal tolerance, not to any one friend however long and close our association. . . ." Go read it all. If McCain's speechwriters have any sense, they'll be cribbing off this article for the benefit of McCain or his running mate. Posted by: Mike 2008-03-27 |
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