I would think electing a black president after 40 years of struggle does indeed show how far this great nation has gone. Obama wasn't elected by minorities only , he was elected by the American people all colors and creeds ... No we are not Racial Cowards ... we may take a while to atone and admit our sins of the past, but we put our sins in the front of our window for the world to see and don't hide them as many other countries do. We also teach our kids to be better. Yes there are hate groups, there always will be no matter what country you live in. WE came a long way ...

Not perfect by any means, but you will be hard pressed to do better I thinks. Unlike the American of my childhood, American's are looking at people as Americans these days and I thank God Almighty for it