I am white, and cannot voice my opinion about Obama, page 2

reply to post by knows_but_doesnt

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I bit my neighbor's head off not because he criticized Obama... but because he started in with stuff like I am sure the terrorists are celebrating and crap like that. He tried to claim that it was a joke and I replied that there was nothing funny about it.

Being critical of the man is no sin and if anyone gives you grief because of it they are in the wrong...

... but this campaign is over and he will be... not a liberal or conservative president, he will be our president and until he proofs himself or throughly screws it up he should be given the benefit of the doubt.

Mind you if some people gave you grief it was not Obama... it was some knucklehead.

reply to post by dizziedame

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I live in Albany Ga area I have not seen such a thing like you are describing yet.

Please tell me were you seen the kind of behavior you are talking about.

People here are very happy and those that are unhappy have not problem voicing their disappointment.

And as for comments between blacks and White they have been around since I have been a resident of GA for 12 years.

BTW I used to work in the school system and logo T-shirts are forbidden at least in Dougherty county where dress code is mandatory

reply to post by knows_but_doesnt

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Just want to say that I'm a bit weary of people saying that they "can't" or "aren't allowed to" or "cannot" voice their opinion about Obama. No one is stopping you. What you want is to have people either agree with you or just shut up THEIR opinions. Sounds to me like they "aren't allowed to" voice THEIR opinions about YOU. And I don't just mean the OP. There are several threads like this complaining about what people are saying when they criticize Obama.

People have opinions. If you share yours, it's VERY LIKELY that other people are going to share theirs. You're BOTH allowed to say what you think. That's called Free Speech! You can't just shut someone up. What do you want?

People criticize other people (especially presidents, politicians, celebrities) ALL THE TIME! Every time I criticized Bush, someone had something to say about it. They came to his defense or attacked me as a "liberal" or whatever.

Buck up, man. It's called free discussion. Some people are going to assume racist opinions on your part. When people criticize Oprah, the same thing happens. It's just where we are now.

It sounds like your people at work were joking. Let them joke! It's kind of funny. Joke along with them. But if you REALLY think they should stop expressing their opinion, how would you feel if they thought you should stop expressing yours???

Just a thought.

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reply to post by Benevolent Heretic

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I agree with you here BH.

If I am having a discussion with someone regarding their distaste for Obama as president, I reserve the right to ask them why and expect a reasonable answer without fear-mongering, angry tirades about how "scary" he is.

When and if you want to voice your opinion about Obama, remember that others may disagree or find the tone of your voice to be a bit too snide or angry to feel that you are being in any way objective.

This for me has been a very sensitive subject in my house. My boyfriend voted McCain and I voted Obama. He is now very very upset that Obama won and frankly our discussions are very often heated and I feel hurt and resentful because he refuses to see my points as valid, since Obama is the Anti-Christ and all that..

In the end I think this wave of anger and bitterness from the people who don't trust Obama will pass. Let him prove himself and remember that voicing your opinion is different then ranting angrily.

We all live here together. We should be united as a country, not divided. Obama supporters are not your enemy !!

reply to post by marg6043

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I was in your town for several days last month. If I had to change locations I would certainly choose Albany.

The whole attitude in Albany is different than my home town of Brunswick, Ga.. Brunswick and the Golden Isles is very old. The slaves were brought from Africa and dumped off ships by Jekyll Island in what is called Bloody Marsh. Many died trying to reach land. We have a long history of slave
use and trading here.

On the other hand Albany is a younger, cleaner, fresher college town. I must say it is the friendliest town in Ga. I have had the pleasure of visiting.

Come to Brunswick and I'll take you on a tour. I could meet you at the sheriff's department and have a deputy ride with us as I have an old and good name here.

I can back up every word I said. I am not a liar.

There are problems in McIntosh, Camden and every county surrounding my city. OF course I do not like it. I wish it were not so.

In 1963 when I was in the 10th grade our high school was integrated. Ever since that day I have worked hard to bring about equality between the races. I love people of all color. It sickens me that we are judged by our skin color or lack of. We are all Americans.

Edit to add:
Glynn county has a dress code also. No rebel flags or any thing to do with the civil war and much more are not allowed on t-shirts. My question is...Why were the black children allowed to wear Obama shirts? Could it be because Obama has been elected to the highest office in our nation?
Of course you can wear your future presidents face on your shirt in school. It would be an act or racism to not allow it.

[edit on 7-11-2008 by dizziedame]

[edit on 7-11-2008 by dizziedame]

reply to post by Sliick

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Post the entire statement please

now you know what it feels like you cracker!!! just kidding.

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