Yeah, this op-ed is gonna generate a lot of comments. The conservative Republican commentator in California opines about Black America's priorities: "For the past 22 years, I’ve been saying that the problem with black Americans is not white racism — but rather the lack of moral character! Until 50 years ago most black Americans were moral. They had faith in God and treated people the way they wanted to be treated. They believed in the promise of America — that if you worked hard and lived right, things would work out for the best."
He continues his commentary: "In stark contrast, most blacks today are looking for Barack Obama and the federal government to take care of them. Before the civil-rights movement, nobody — not even the president — could have come in as the 'lord and savior' of the black community."
More commentary from Mr. Peterson, about the president: "As a result of the man not being the spiritual head, the black community is subject to lies and false saviors. Blacks have been looking for a physical messiah and have forgotten that Christ has already come and made a way for them to be free. Now that Obama has been re-elected, this is the perfect time to re-establish moral clarity. And it is time to rebuild men and families and draw closer to God."
Booker Rising response: In addition to his rhetoric which puts women in second-class status, what's up with the "they" commentary in reference to black folks? Unless my eyes fail me, he is also black.
Jesse Lee Peterson: "How President Obama Replaced Jesus Christ Among Blacks"
