Regarding Reverend Wright: I'm Glad I'm the Crazy Uncle No More

Sometimes I say something foolish, but for the most part, I deal with attention-seeking trolls on our discussion boards, and Wright's not much more than a troll.

UPDATE: for where I'm coming from, check out Joe Klein: Time to Lock the Crazy Uncle in the Attic

Comments

[nerakami]

I am extremely saddened by your perspective of the Rev Wright.

America has progressed in race relations however, just 40 years ago attack dogs were set on blacks in the streets. The physical trauma is over, but it's time to address the psychological and emotional repercussions of discrimination. Whilst the tone and rhetoric of Rev Wright is not in accordance with how many blacks feel today, I am sure you wouldn't call a woman who remains in an abusive relationship a troll, because she is also psychologically victimized. The older generations of blacks will have a harder time overcoming the internal issues because of the physical anti-black experiences they went through.

I am a victim of sexual abuse and I can tell you this, even after 20 years and therapy the after-effects are still with me today.

It is important for whites to understand that there are scars left on the black psyche from slavery, segregation and racism. To dismiss the Rev. Wright in the manner you did, is an insult to the black experience and the road we are traveling to emancipate ourselves from the cobwebs of mental slavery.

The natural response victimization is to get angry however, it is now our challenge as blacks to embrace forgiveness so we can move on. It is not an easy task but we know it is necessary that we transcend all negative energy from our past. At least, you can be open minded to understand this difficult journey .

[knerd]

Dear Craig:

Hey! Pay attention to what I am saying!

Obama is transparent and comfortable about who he is. There is no dissembling or calculation. This is a little like what an Obama presidency would be.

Sincerely,
Troll.

[Anastasia]

LOL! Love Greg's take on Wright.