I put some thoughts about Henry Louis Gates, President Obama, and raising Black children up over at Strollerderby. I am bracing myself for nastiness. I can't believe that Obama had to apologize and the white police officer refuses to do the same, insisting HE's the victim here.
Cry me a flippin' river.
P.S. to the news media:
Dr. Henry Louis Gates is not "Skip" to you anymore than Dr. Codoleeza Rice is "Condi" to you. Knock off the disrespect.
Yay for you. Amazing that people have to *brace* themselves for backlash about uttering the obvious. You and Margie rock.
Posted by: O Solo Mama | 25 July 2009 at 07:05 PM
It looks like you actually got several thoughtful comments before it all went bad!
Posted by: Beth | 25 July 2009 at 10:32 PM
Could not agree with you more. Loved Obama's original statement, and was truly pissed when he backed down...and was livid when that jackass of a cop got to have a damn beer with the 2 of them at the White House! Grrrrr.
Posted by: Rachel | 20 August 2009 at 08:18 PM
And he invited himself! The nerve!
Posted by: Shannon | 20 August 2009 at 08:30 PM