For all of the American's out there that truly believe we have come so far since the civil rights era, we might be mistaken. Though few people like to talk about race is clearly still an issue in the 2008 Presidential election. With only 15 days until the election we are starting to see more and more hatred being expressed. Unfortunately racism is starting to shine through as an important indicator of voter's distaste for Obama.
In Fairfield, Ohio a McCain supporter has fashioned a hanging ghost with an Obama sign on it, claiming "the message isn't political, it's racist." While the Butler county man refused to speak on camera he told reporters off camera that he doesn't want an African American running the country. He claims America is a white Christian nation and only white Christians should be in power.
Whether or not this is a pure expression of free speech or an example of ignorance is decided amongst the individual, but it does tell us on thing; that racism is still playing a role in our political and social worlds even in 2008.
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