Journalings

Early on in the Democratic primary race between Hillary Clinton and Barak Obama, there were statements made with regards to racial accusations on both sides. These were quickly quelled, a very good thing for both sides. Race has NO PLACE in a Presidential election, and to see this would show a grossly unequal racial environment. I am pleased that racial issues were gagged as they would create an unhealthy, and potentially incur a violent environment. It was in the best interest of both candidates that racial issues and discussions be set aside.

But I am greatly displeased with Hillary Clinton's statements prior to the West Virginia Primary. She stated that Barak Obama is "Not Electable" and that any electable Presidential candidate must win with West Virginia Primary. West Virginia, a southern state, and known to be a state which is conservative. I will go so far as to say that this state is highly discriminatory toward minorities. That means that Ms. Clinton's statement regarding electability, stating that any electable candidate must win West Virginia would be the same as stating that an electable candidate must be of an ethnic purity, a mainstream caucasian Christian candidate. I object to such a statement and consider it, in light of Ms. Clinton's opponent Barak Obama, sees the comment in a racial light, especially as the Clintons are natives of Arkansas, a deep southern state.

I do hope that, as we watch and deplore the violence and ethnic cleansing in foreign countries, that we Americans do not place ourselves so low, especially our elected government officials.