There is no doubt that we Americans are a fortunate people. As is peculiar to our history, when we’ve needed the right man at the right time, that person has appeared. And we’ve chosen him to be our leader. We have elected a cool-headed man, a distinguished legal scholar, an inspiring speaker; a devoted husband and father who came from humble circumstances and remembers from whence he came. Oh, and one other thing. He’s Black. Maybe you’ve noticed?
One of the dangers of racism is that it often crops up when and where you least expect it. The effect is similar to cutting yourself with an extremely sharp knife – you don’t realize you’re injured until you look down and see the blood. Generally, you have a split second to think, "Oh, shit, that’s gonna hurt!" And boy, you ain’t disappointed are you? While painful, however, a lesson has been learned. You’ll pay closer attention next time, won’t you? And sometimes, the lesson is painful, but funny at the same time. Follow me over the fold, and I’ll tell you what I mean.
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