Obama’s words will leave a legacy

[katty]

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Guest Opinion
Obama’s words will leave a legacy
Mar 25, 2008

Ed Smith


Barack Obama’s speech on Tuesday in Philadelphia will not be fully understood in its importance until long after this presidential race has ended. His words will not truly resonate with our national soul until we have the advantage of hindsight and clear heads that distance us from our current trivialization of our national debate on leadership. But there will come a time when we will have the opportunity to recall this thoughtful and perceptive commentary on the truth of our national condition and be inspired to remember the one great speech that has come out of this presidential contest or any campaign in recent history.

I am a 65-year-old white man who grew up in deep southeast Texas in segregated schools. I learned early to refer to blacks with derogatory terms, and I was steeped in the mythology of racism that explained the relationship of people in terms of “God’s plan” for mankind – a dominant white race and a subservient underclass of less deserving. The concept was reinforced in schools, churches and local governments.

[FrenchieCat]

1. That's the sad part; the delayed reaction........

Not to make light, because this is very serious, but it reminds me of when White Folks finally figured out the Motown sound......15 years after the fact.

[katty]

2. concur, it is sad