America Isnt Ready for an African-American President Even If We Elect Him

Some of you may be thinking, how dare you say such a thing. One thing I am honestly known for is speaking my mind. America is not ready for an African-American president. Some of you are like no duh? No it isn't duh. It should be more like why. Out of all the races in the world, African-Americans will have the most difficult time assimilating into the American world. True there may be more races out there who will also, but Im talking about a race that has been in America for hundreds of years. Yes they make the most money, are not the ones really on welfare, and actually commit crimes sometimes for good reasons ( food, shelter, clothing--that is all). Sociologists call it illegal opportunity, not necessarily crime. African-Americans still however are shown the most disrespect. They are stereotyped from the history of their ancestors. Mocked for not having money. They have income, a great deal. They fail to acquire wealth and that makes all the difference. They have only been able to be "free" for only a few decades. No time to acquire real wealth now is it.

Now there is an African-American man who is successful. He attended a prestigious institution, chose not to make good money, but make a difference. He got where he is based on merit not a hand out. Quite the opposite of what many think about African-Americans, uh? Now he is running for president. President? Are you serious? A Black man? Why is that even an issue? Why is it a possible problem or threat to America? There have been many Americans who have sold out their country for money. We even have an American right now who has forever changed how the world views America. Guess who?

Contrary to ignorant belief, even if Barack is elected, Blacks will not get away with things as so many may think. The White House will not lose its place in history. Barack will not give Blacks their 40 acres and a mule. Important decisions and policies will not be centered around African-Americans, people of color,etc. One thing Barack has that some people dont is decorum. I must admit some of us as Americans do walk around like we "had it" when we grew up but most of us lived in trailers, attended public schools, and probably have a car note. Elite individuals know that having a car note takes away from their assets. Ohhhh you have a Benz! So what. If you have a car note, that means you really can't afford it. If you disagree, you need to enlighten yourself about assets and liabilities. The point im trying to make is, no matter who you are and what you can become, America the land of the free is technically the land of the oppressed for some and the land of plenty for others.

The point of the matter is Obama doesnt advertise his status. He sees himself as an accomplished person. There is no need to put an adjective before his name. Why can't America see him as an accomplished individual who is running for president for all the right reasons and not the wrong? Why should he have to fear for his life in this time of universal sorrow and struggle? Why is he labeled something he isnt? IGNORANCE.

Why must the black man always be called a boy? Why are black women nappy headed hoes? Why are Blacks called white when their mom spoke proper English and all her daughters have acquired higher education, and father prefers that they go to school and he will assist in paying bills? Wearing pearls, a sweater tied around your shoulders, or business suits, that is not being White, that is being preppy. Michelle Obama isnt trying to be a former president's wife by adopting her style. She is a Harvard and Princeton grad, not to mention a lawyer. Its not a fashion statement, its an accomplishment.

I speak these things to inform you that African-Americans stand out. Not because they do wrong but because they do right. Who really knows about McCain or Obama? Even they really dont know what they will do if they become president. Unfortunately, America will judge their actions based on their race and not their abilities. If anything, African-Americans should be welcomed into society. They overcame slavery, invented most of the things people use, and are the ones who actually make the economy. When you discriminate in all areas of society it eventually catches up with you. Not giving the African-American the job when they are the ones who spend the money, how dumb is that?

We have not taken care of the one thing that has kept our country from truly being a melting pot. No such thing. Why does everyone have a hyphen/dash (whatever) and then the word AMERICAN? If Obama becomes president, are they going to introduce him as the "FIRST AFRICAN-AMERICAN PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES?" Possibly. That in itself is sad yet speaks loudly about the mentality of a nation that continues to draw lines when laws erased them. Embrace your race and others. Don't practice what you despise. It makes you look similar to those who say, "Im not prejudice." And that includes some African Americans. Sociologists call it colorism.

Take care and god bless

** Terms are used freely but I take no credit for sociology terms I learned in college.