Ideas Footnote

I guess I need to clarify a couple of my comments on my "Ideas" post. Based upon some feedback I guess my message came across in a manner I did not intend.

So let me say, as honestly as I can, I do not have a prejudice bone in my body. I have lived my entire life based upon the philosophy that a person should be judged by their actions, nothing more or nothing less.

What I did do was respond to what I viewed as a very irresponsible comment by Mr. Eric Holder our new Attorney General. In my response I replied in a manner that frankly would upset any reasonable person, but that is exactly why his statement was ridiculous. Because the comments I offered would be similar to comments made by any Caucasian in the United States, if they were to speak openly and honestly on the issue of race but unfortunately in this society we can't.

People can and do bring race into issues where it neither exists or belongs. I would think our Attorney General would know better than anyone that minorities can because they are a protected class in our country. Whether that minority is female, African-American, Mexican-American, Arab-American, Asian-American, gay, atheist, religious zealot, non-smokers, all are protected under the Constitution of the United States. That leaves white guys and smokers in a "non-protected" class by themselves.

Is that wrong? It would depend upon whom you are speaking to. For me it's wrong solely based upon my belief that a person is a person until they show me different. Someone else may say it's not wrong because it corrects past injustices. Others may have a different opinion as well.

My comments were in response to the fact that I felt Mr. Holders comment were aimed at the black and white communities, and what purpose did they serve? To remind us that there are bigots in this world? Of course there are but like any other psychotic they exist because we acknowledge them, so why do it? Was the comment to illicit a response similar to what I wrote which ended up ruffling a few feathers? Again, why do it?

My point was Mr. Holder that this country just took a giant step into the 21st Century, so please don't try to push us back by opening old wounds. Besides with the state of our economy and society I would think you have bigger fish to fry......

If I offended I apologize..