http://dcentric.wamu.org/2012/01/state-of-the-union-dcentric-outtakes/ Race, Class, The District. Mon, 16 Jul 2012 03:01:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://dcentric.wamu.org/2012/01/state-of-the-union-dcentric-outtakes/#comment-1184 Kmacnme Thu, 26 Jan 2012 04:06:00 +0000 http://dcentric.wamu.org/?p=13623#comment-1184 Yes, I do think race should have been directly addressed. I feel this way because the unemployment rate for blacks is so disproportionate. While I appreciate many things that Pres. Obama has done, this is the one thing that continues to bother me about him. I don't say this because I am black, and he "owes" me a favor. But, because this is a valid issue that deserves direct attention just like immigration, dadt, and other vet issues. I understand that he may reluctant to mention it for fear of being accused of being biased, and giving special preference. However, by not openly addressing it, the same is true. I also understand that there may be things being done to address the problem, but not being said. But, that's unacceptable. I want the President to be brave enough to make it a direct priority. Yes, I do think race should have been directly addressed. I feel this way because the unemployment rate for blacks is so disproportionate. While I appreciate many things that Pres. Obama has done, this is the one thing that continues to bother me about him. I don’t say this because I am black, and he “owes” me a favor. But, because this is a valid issue that deserves direct attention just like immigration, dadt, and other vet issues. I understand that he may reluctant to mention it for fear of being accused of being biased, and giving special preference. However, by not openly addressing it, the same is true. I also understand that there may be things being done to address the problem, but not being said. But, that’s unacceptable. I want the President to be brave enough to make it a direct priority.

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