Then toss me into the same "pot" because I too am against a national debate moderator with probable conflict of interest, and the moderator should have the common sense to recuse herself. If this person were a mediator in a disputed matter, recusal would be the only ethical thing to do in such a circumstance. This debate - an obvious dispute on issues - is no different.

I had no idea whether this particular moderator was white, black, yellow, brown or pin-stripe, nor did it even enter my mind. That has nothing to do with it. This moderator from here on out will be looked as being an opportunist who is using this forum to promote her self interest (namely, an upcoming book which has now been highly referenced) for increased sales. Recusal may (or may not) result in fewer book sales, but recusal is the ethical thing to do. The debate will be stained by having a moderator with perceived bias, and that does neither candidate any good.

But, ethics is becoming so old-fashioned....

So, if expecting people, regardless of ethnicity, to act ethically is racist, I guess I can be called the "R" name as well.