The race card

When at last it seemed that Barack Obama has increased the pace after losing primaries in Ohio and Texas, critics have played a letter still bias, and ultimately threaten its goal of bringing all Americans together in a turbulent era.

In the 2008 election campaign, Obama has distanced himself from his rivals, not only to focus on burning issues that have divided Americans in the past, such as 4,000 lives lost in the Iraq war or recession economic imminent. However, it has to bring together people of all colors and backgrounds to work together for the common good.

However, the observations approved by the controversial former pastor of Obama in Chicago could derail a part of this dynamic, as some have questioned his "real" ideologies policies and patriotism.

"I think it's ridiculous to try to punish a person who is part of a congregation or sitting under a pastor and are being responsible for the opinions of any pastor, "said Pastor Patricia Rickenbacker of the predominantly black Scholarships Living Hope Baptist Church in Massapequa, NY

"All the other levels that the ministry of pastor Jeremiah Wright Obama's family, have developed some kind of personal relationship that is not blocked or canceled because there is a difference in ideology or message. You hate the message, but do not hate the messenger, "he said.

Obama responded to the dispute, offering what Critics have called the most important speech The race relations since Martin Luther King "I have a dream" in 1963.

If there is a test fire which says that black candidates should distance themselves from the black community and leaders who are still bitter about past racial injustices, then the United States You can not enter as he thinks he did.

In White America advanced enough to understand that the wounds of discrimination continue to be bad for the thousands who have been beaten, imprisoned and killed, while Obama might be sitting on the edge of history?

In addition, black America has reached enough far to realize that race relations have improved and many of the younger generation sees people by the content of their character and not the color of their skin?

"I do not know if Obama will be able to get out of the box the tired old racism, it was painted. Now I am more convinced than ever that Obama is the right candidate at the time just to get us into the 21st century without a lot of baggage that we as a nation was cumbersome, "said Meryl Vladimer Brooklyn, NY

However, Harvey Karron said "Obama knew his pastor for over 20 years. He had been aware of the hateful remarks that his pastor against the United States, he said. However, Obama and his wife have continued to think of the Rev. Jeremiah Wright as a great source of inspiration. If Obama wanted to be a great healer, unifier and different type of policy would have force to move his family to this church. "

However, Rabbi Jonathan Waxman said he often hears faithful do not agree with his sermons or review policy, according to the Associated Press.

"Religious leaders do not necessarily represent the opinions of the people in the pews. Sometimes they are deliberately provocative, knowing that not everyone will be happy, "said Waxman.

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