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This article bothered me on some level, I guess I am old fashioned enough to think that having an expose about the future First Lady's butt, regardless of size or color, is in poor taste, even if the author is trying to make some cultural observation. I hate to see Michelle depersonalized in this manner, that is, discussing a body part. Perhaps the "observation" about Michelle's buttocks not being discussed during the campaign is because to do so would have been properly criticized as sexism. Just because you are a black author does not give you the right to step over the line and serve Michelle up to make your point or because you personally have no problem discussing your butt in public. It is degrading to the person being so described regardless. And this type of talk is not acceptable in black or white polite society. Michelle is a lady - stop trying to ghetto her.
