I salute them

Martin Luther King Jr. said: I have a dream that my four children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” Martin Luther King Jr. wanted to live in a country that did not see color, did not choose a man based on his color and where character was how we judged a person. His dream has turned into a nightmare where people have voted for a man merely because he is a person of color, and not based on his job performance or his character.

bhanusb: A president being elected to a second term is not a new thing. He was re elected because older white people do not carry the majority of votes anymore I think that people who want to keep throwing back to the days of racial inequalities such as you mention should do a little more political research. There is still a lot of prejudice in this country, from both sides; white and black. Most all political analysts agree that this election was won on demographics and race.There are more African American, hispanic, and younger voters than there was in the last election. People voted for Obama last time because he was perceived as African American and they wanted to make history. It just seems to be prejudice in reverse of what most people think it is. What has Obama done that shows he is a quality president? Until people vote on the basis of convicion then we have no reason to salute them. I encourage all Americans to do their own research on candidates of all offices that affect them so you will know who is going to get the job done right. Stop relying on others to do the homework for you. If there is an issue that matters to you, check the voting records of your representatives and the president to see if they are making decisions you think are right to make. Stop listening to the hype.

It is tragic that our first black president is so inept. He has made a mess of things and in his second term he seems determined to continue damaging our economy in an effort to achieve cradle to grave government dependence. You are wrong about this being progress. People voted for him because of his color, not in spite of it. Those who didn't are told they are racist. Any time someone criticized the president they are accused of racism. Racism, bigotry and prejudice is worse now than before we elected Mr. Obama. I do not hate him and do not care what color he is. I would just like someone competent leading the country. This man is not a leader. He is merely a superb speaker that knows how to capture a crowd's attention.