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Originally Posted by SteveZ
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.
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I had no idea that she was black!! Once I started reading more about her...well I figured it out....but honestly...the whole point of the thread was that she was clearly an Obama fan...black, white, red or purple....
On another note: I also know that Bucco did his homework and found that he felt comfortable with the decision....he came back after checking her out and told us she might just do a good job....
I appreciate all of the information on this thread...it will make the debates interesting to watch....I think if conn8757 had not called us racists...I may not have even known she was black until the debate started....and even then...I may not have noticed.....I think most of us see beyond color now a days.....it just doesn't really matter anymore....people are people....good or bad....educated or not....doesn't matter the color....what matters is the heart, soul and mind....ethics and leadership skills. Just my opinion. Thanks for listening...sort of...