People must talk about the fear factor of racism, and it is about 90% of what racism is. About 7% is a desire to have grandchildren who look like you and about 3% is ignorance. I made up those statistics but I think it is about accurate. White people do not viscerally understand the fear that Black people have endured and still endure because they (white) are so afraid themselves (ourselves). There is a huge unspoken fear of retribution. There is a fear of gangs and thugs on both sides. There are other people of course in the equation, multiracial people, people of all ethnic groups. And we all have the right to be afraid and to protect ourselves, without hurting others. Good for Michele. I think she would be an outstanding first lady. And domestically, I would love to see Barack as president. I have doubts internationally. But I do not think he should be Hillary's VP. She is shady if you ask me, not that you did, and he would be forever linked with her. Another cabinet post,    perhaps Education, would be better.

I think we need him. We need his wife. Things need to be discussed, but everyone is afraid of that too...especially on a place that is open to everyone. mg