Getting Beyond Race
by Walter E. Williams
Despite the fact that President-elect Barack Obama's vision for our nation leaves a lot to be desired, the fact that he was elected represents a remarkable national achievement. When the War of 1861 ended, neither a former slave nor slave owner would have believed it possible for a black to be elected president in a mere century and a half, if ever. I'm sure that my grandparents, born in the 1880s, or my parents, born in the 1910s, would not have believed it possible for a black to be preside ...
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Posted by: James McClellan
Comment: #1
Mon Nov 17, 2008 9:25 AM
This "White Man" looks forward to Mr Williams columns, As I find him to be intelegent and well informed. I, at times dis-agree with his veiws, But I respect his right to voice his opinions as much as I respect the man himself. I am, However greatly offended by the last line in todays column. "Maybe now White people can get over their guilt and stop acting like fools in their relatonships with black people" Thats just a stupid comment comming from a well educated and respected man like Mr Williams. It is also a window with a clear veiw to his own Racial Insecurites. That comment led me to believe that if Im not "Hangin in the hood"With my pants fallin off and my hat on sideways with a fourty of malt licker by my side, Then Im acting "Like A Fool" Wow! What also needs to be address is the fact that a WHOLE LOT of White people supported Obama during his historic run for the Presidency of The United States. And Mr Obama was not elected on a "Black Tide of Demorocy". In other words, White People and other races also elected Mr Obama to the Higest office in the land. Lastly, Mr Obama is far from the Typical American Black man. He is articulate, Intelegent, Well poised and polished. He appears to be highly educated and motivated to work for the betterment of America, For Americans of all flavors. This White Person, For One is happy with the "Peoples Choice" for President and I look forward to the change that is coming. Now Im going to try and find some Black people that I know. I feel the need to share Mr Williams opinion of White people. I also must see If I have been "Acting A Fool"
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Posted by: Frances Y Trim
Comment: #2
Thu Nov 13, 2008 1:38 PM
I love Walter Williams columns but was hoping that if one person would properly describe our President Elect it would be Mr. Williams. Our President Elect is the first "bi-racial" ever elected to this office but everyone seems to forget that he had a "White" Mother and Grandmother. They are the one's that raised him and are responsible for him becoming such a successful man.
With everyone describing him as "Black" makes a racial statement in and of itself.
Keep up the good work but please properly describe our next President's race.
Thank You,
Frances Trim
Pensacola, FL
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