Letters to the Editor
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Where the race and the gender stand
The Democratic nominees are in a celebrity food fight. Notoriety, not substance is the game.
It is more important to recognize the name in the voting booth than the ability of the candidate. The easiest way to recognize the name is by association with a common, but unrelated identity. Race and gender are excellent memory aids.
The result of the election using such techniques will answer the questions: are there more black voters or female voters, or how many black men and white men will vote? It will not settle the most important question : Which candidate will best serve the interests of this nation with honesty and responsibility to all?
That's from the real pledge of allegiance.
We began with a hyphenated America. We were united by our entitlements. We are now supporting candidates because they may represent our prejudices.
We have not been able to create an American people. We do not want to become homogenized like milk, but we are afraid of having the cream rise to the top. We can't have it both ways. Being a fan takes us out of the game. It is our game, played by the same rules on an equal playing field.
We spend our time trying to change the rules and tearing up the stands without any idea that we will all have to pay to repair the damage.