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The words of Rev. Wright
I watched the Rev. Jeremiah Wright in an interview last week on PBS, in his address to the NAACP on Sunday, and then again at the Press Club on Monday. It struck me how much power the media has to demonize or idealize a person. It was great to hear this man speak for himself after six weeks of those snippets.
I found the Rev. Wright to be inspirational and uplifting. His message is filled with truth. I’ve been listening to some of the reactions to him, and I regret that so many people don’t get it.
I have never been in a black church in my life, but I hear the man loud and clear. If he were a minister in this area I would be sitting on the front row every Sunday. I’m sure there are many others who are not afraid of what he has to say.
Please people, speak up. It’s time to prove to the world we really aren’t “stuck on stupid.”
Vicki Brown
Overland Park
After hearing the Rev. Wright’s interview with Bill Moyers, perhaps the reverend should remember it is God’s church. The reverend needs to remember the church is about Him, not him.Mike Weaver
Lansing
The Rev. Jeremiah Wright speaks about black history not in an informative way but in one that inflames. I am open to learning about all races and cultures. I do not, however, like hearing about events that took place long before my time, those I wish I could change but cannot. History is the past.I have taught my children to love all people, no matter their race. Prejudice is ignorant in any form. It is a waste of time and energy. My children believe an open mind leads to a life of love, compassion, and knowledge.
The Rev. Wright is a bit prejudiced himself, continuing to drive a wedge between blacks and whites, and with sarcasm in his voice. I am so saddened by his words. I pray his words don’t take us backward instead of forward. God made us all equal.
Pam Deghand
Roeland Park
Let Hillary lead SenateSteve Kraske is correct. The Democratic superdelegates must get off their duffs unless they want their party torn apart and defeated in the November presidential election (4/27, Local, “When will the superdelegates speak up?”). They must end the bickering and immediately anoint Hillary Senate majority leader.
Nearly 60 percent of Americans don’t trust Hillary. They suffer “Clinton fatigue.” They don’t like hearing about all of the shady double-dealing among Bill, Hillary, the Foundation, the Library, Chelsea’s hedge fund and all those sordid big donor-investors. But senators eat this stuff up. They love that kind of action.
With moves like that, Hillary can be the most effective majority leader since Lyndon Johnson. Think of it: Hillary and Nancy — the alpha females leading both houses of Congress. They would get to tell the guys on the Hill where to sit and when to talk. They could use their nurturing and consensus-building skills to hammer out some real legislation.
Meanwhile, back at the White House, we have a fresh face and mind pushing real change.
So, superdelegates, do your duty!
Thomas Stroud
Overland Park
McCain’s economic policyA recent headline in The Star says “McCain stresses tax cuts before balanced budget” (4/21, A-4).
This is insane economics. The national debt is out of control, the value of the dollar is sinking like a leaking rowboat, and the leading Republican advocates bankruptcy as the most important economic policy.
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