Obama and Race

The first African-American presidential candidate delivered a wonderful speech about race. With his mixed race background, Obama can understand and relate to both races. I also agreed when he declared that this country has never had a discussion about race.

To judge anyone's character on their skin color is as useful a measure as judging someone by their eye color.

I also thought he was courageous to continue to associate with the minister who caused the racial controversy. In effect, Obama said some things (interpersonal relationships) were too important to politicize.

Kudos to him for a thoughtful, compassionate, and balanced speech about this extremely difficult subject.