My opinion in this matter was that I will not vote for Obama just because he’s black. This is a prevalent thought in the community and I do not feel that I owe him a vote. So when people bring up the civil rights movement, as you have done, it’s true that people spoke up to change the way things were going. However, the movement had more to do with ensuring that you were a part of the country. There was no longer seperate, but equal- just plain equal. It was not solely about change. (Personally, in this election that word has been commodified and has little meaning to me anymore.) It was about what it meant to be an American and living up to the ideals of our consitution. That every person would get the opportunities to succeed.

And in your description of tax codes, Hillary Clinton (who is not marntioned anywhere in this essay) and the obvious use of campaign talking points leads me to believe that you may be a bot.

And in no way did I abjectly compare slavery/civil rights to an election. So I suggest that you re-read and try again.

The DNC did it to themselves with their behavior toward Hillary. I am appalled at the manner in which OB got this nomination and I am doing every thing in my power to see to it that he does not get elected.

I say KOODOS to XAX for his message also.

Ms. Xax you also spoke about the struggle of the courageous individuals during the Civil Rights era. What you failed to realize the reason for the sacrifice my Grandparents made. They did not sit in or march in Nashville, TN to past the time. They did it for change. To change the Jim Crow laws that were alienating them. To give their children a better opportunity for success. My grandparents sacrifice allowed my father to graduate from Vnderbilt University with a law degree.

The commitment of many changed the culture in this great country for black americans. So yes Ms. Xax, when people do speak out, the government can change.

It seems that your distrust is more directed into the goverment and failed programs than Sen. Obama. As a Police Officer, I am fortunate to be married to a successful doctor. Our family does not worry about money as so many other Americans. Will it kill us to pay a little more in taxes? No. Will I or my wife complain. Nope.

I do not believe a more progressive tax code equals socialism. It means more responsible government. Why tax the millions of hard working everyday Americans with no relief, when my wife, who makes much more than $250,000 a year, gets a tax cut.

As a disappointed Hillary voter, it took me until the second Presidential debate to decide that I was going to vote for Sen. Obama. It took my wife only 2 days after the democratic primaries were over to decide to vote for him.

Ms. Xax you have the right to vote for whomever you choose. But to compare the struggles of slavery and the civil rights era to this election is wrong. They fought for the God given rights of freedom. Not who will be our next President.

Your comments prove that we are moving toward a post-racial society when we can agree as Americans that certain candidates (in this case, Obama) do not offer a healthy, strong vision for America.

I am sending this to everyone I know. It gave me goose bumps, reading it. I know, I know, in this election getting goose bumps and shrills up your leg have been fodder for the masses.

No matter, everyone should read this awesome article.

Thank you….

Your essay touched me on so many levels. Thanks for sharing.

Obama is wrecking progress of the past 30 years by pitching people against one and other with race. Hopefully, all this will heal soon.

Another encounter in the Winn Dixie drama! I should name myself the “Winn Dixie PUMA”!

I’m totally verklempt. Thank you… God bless.