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Originally Posted by Nikki+2  Good post.  The older generations do come from such a different place. My grandmother will say things that are blatantly racist and then swear she doesn't have a racist bone in her body- and she believes herself.  There's no changing a woman in her 80s (but I sure wouldn't want to see her give a nationally aired speech  ). I don't think it was the best wording for a national audience (and I'd bet President Obama would agree) but we should take into consideration that he's from a completely different generation and has very different life experiences than people of my generation. Honestly, how many of you over 30 yrs old (regardless of your race) would want to see your grandparents give a public speech involving race? |
LOL I see your point. There is no way I wouldve wanted My Grandparents to give a speech on race.