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By: Conservatives and the Gates Affair | The Moderate Voice

Conservatives and the Gates Affair | The Moderate Voice — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 04:37:37 +0000

[...] Louis Gates. For many, he is just one more in a long line of liberal race baitters. Here is what Jules Crittenden had to say on the matter: It’s getting a little awkward. It turns out Crowley might not be some [...]

By: Around The Web | The Progressive Republican

Around The Web | The Progressive Republican — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 04:33:30 +0000

By: GodsCountry

GodsCountry — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 19:59:22 +0000

BHO needs to NOT ONLY apologize (yesterdays “sorry” attempt was NOT an apology), but get out in front and show a sign of support and empathy for our police.

“What I think we know separate and apart from this incident is that there’s a long history in this country of African-Americans and Latinos being stopped by law enforcement disproportionately,” Obama said. “That’s just a fact.”

Prejudicial bias in it’s purest form.

Who is the racist here?

2010 cannot come fast enough. Thank God for mid-term elections!

By: MikeH

MikeH — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 15:51:34 +0000

General query, It wasn’t his house so why treat it properly?

Yeah ranita, them LA cops need to get shot and stabbed to death by NS13 and the Bloods and Crips. It’s good news for the people in the barrios.

When the last cop dies, the age of freedom will have arrived. ;)

By: Fresh Bilge » Teaching Moment

Fresh Bilge » Teaching Moment — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 13:42:45 +0000

[...] phrase is so loaded with racial baggage that I had no idea what I would encounter when I clicked “Teaching Moment.” I was delighted: clear thinking, and a set of links to other views. Take a look. 9:42 AM, [...]

By: riggs

riggs — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 13:11:17 +0000

perhaps a weak aside to your excellent editorial…but i find it interesting that there is only a passing interest in the judgement displayed by the professor prior to the police officer’s arrival. rather than call harvard to open the door, he rummages through the trunk for a crow bar and damages property he does not own?

now it is possible he had a “personal needs” situation that drove him to this drastic action. but if we are to examine the actions of all parties involved, i think it prudent we start with the action that precipitated the incident.

By: The “Tarp” Has Been Approved « Thegardeningsnail’s Weblog

The “Tarp” Has Been Approved « Thegardeningsnail’s Weblog — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:26:23 +0000

[...] A Teaching Moment in a Post Racial Society [...]

By: Police Union: Obama Should Apologize | Chicago Daily Observer

Police Union: Obama Should Apologize | Chicago Daily Observer — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 18:48:51 +0000

[...] those of the Chicago Daily Observer.] RCP Video. The more this goes on, the madder I get.More. Jules Crittenden, a teaching moment.Have you been threatened with being called a raaaacist? I have. How many [...]

By: NotChris

NotChris — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 18:47:09 +0000

I actually think both parties acted with a bit of racism. Racism is not something you are born with. Children learn racism by watching other children and adults as they grow up. Please read a blog I wrote on teaching children tolerance and acceptance for other children through a series of online resources such as games, books, lessons and organizations.
http://www.squidoo.com/learnrespectearly

By: Jim Treacher

Jim Treacher — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 17:57:22 +0000

“Bias, Racism, Being a Jerk, and Abuse of Power”

But enough about Henry Gates.