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Originally Posted by buggyone
BTK, just look at the links I provided. Santorum was at black church in Florida trying to get votes. If Santorum or Romney set up a Mormons or Catholics website for themself, I would have no problem. If they were of a minority that was denied voting or representation like the African-Americans were until 1964, I would have no problem with them having pride in their culture and setting up a "Whatever (fill in the blank)-Americans for Santorum".org. However, none of the Republican candidates belong to a culture or race that was denied voting or representation like African-Americans until 1964. I remember gasoline station restrooms in Virginia being labeled as "Whites Only". I never saw one that said "Italians Only".
Part of Richie's post was about the church related aspect of the YouTube clip. You noticed, I hope, both of my links were regarding the Republican candidates preaching at the churches. Once again, he is picking and choosing what piece he wants to read. Typical of conservatives, isn't it?
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buggyone: discrimination existed for every nationality that came to these shores save the original pilgrims and they had to face native americans. I do not remember reading anything concerning any of these other groups demanding the moon and beyond ....you get the point. The affirmative action programs where never something these groups demanded. Instead they fought their way to the top. Perhaps an afirmative action for blacks was necessary in the short run, we will let history decide, but it continues on ad nauseam.
By the way since you are from Virginia you might remember that in and around Norfolk area as late as the 60's the people in that area had sign posted that said No dogs, blacks (they used another name) and sailors allowed on the lawn. I don't recall the U.S. Navy implementing a sailor afirmative action program