Stage Five: Original editorial or commentary #1

          Of course, after recent historical significant events, which happened just over a week ago today, I thought it appropriate to write about the election of Barack Obama as the 44th president of the United States. Now, this subject might be a little touchy, however I think I would like to voice my opinion on the matter anyway. I know that this blog is supposed to be about Texas government, however, I hope the president of the United States is classified under Texas government, although I know most Texans tend to think Texas could be its own country.
          Anyway, beside the point, I think that the people who voted Barack Obama into presidency, for the sole reason of his race. Rappers like Nas, who is thirty-five years old, yet this was the first year he decided to register and vote. I hardly doubt this is a coincidence. Also, at this year’s Black Entertainment Awards ceremony, Sean Combs, formerly known as “P Diddy,” told the crowd that they had the chance to vote in the first black president. Not support Obama because of his qualifications, but simply because of his race.
          The thing that bothers me the most is that it seems as if no one really cares about Obama’s qualifications or whether he is the very best candidate. I found plenty of sites in which people openly admit that they are, “voting for Barack Obama because he is black.” I just think that in a country that I am hoping can one day be colorblind, this is making matters much worse. By putting so much focus on his race, and calling white people who do not vote for him “racist” are putting racism before qualification.
          I would just like to propose just one thought, can any of you imagine the outcry if someone went publicly and said: “Vote for McCain because he is white.” The truth is, I support Obama, I just condone those who support him for all the wrong reasons.