""There is Limbaugh, Buchanan, and others behind the scenes who have made racist remarks.

I don't blame Obama for being a little afraid, and don't tell me that this country is past racism.""

Nor is it past assassination IMHO!! There must be half a million closet Klansmen who would pay for the chance to waste "an uppity n****r" (NB. Their description, not mine, just to forestall misunderstanding)

Obama would be wise to double his protection if the Repubs get the idea he's likely to win in 2012.

Don T.