In New Orleans, beginning Tuesday morning, August 30, I saw men in
helicopters risking their lives to save stranded flood victims from
rooftops. The rescuers were White, the stranded Black. I saw
Caucasians navigating their small, private boats in violent, swirling,
toxic floodwaters to find fellow citizens trapped in their houses.
Those they saved were Black.
I saw Brotherhood. New York Congressman Charlie Rangel saw Racism.
Yes, there are Two Americas. One is the real America, where virtually
every White person I know sends money, food or clothes to those in
need -- now and in other crises -- regardless of color. This America
is colorblind.
The other is the America fantasized and manufactured by Charlie
Rangel, Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton, who constantly cry “racism!”
even in situations where it does not exist, even when undeniable
images illustrate love, compassion and concern. These three men,
together with today’s NAACP, want to continue the notion of Racist
America. It is their Mantra, their calling card. Their power, money,
and continued media appearances depend on it.
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I'm not sure I can say it better
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