Gun Totin’
As I watch a white man stand outside the entrance to the New Hampshire town hall meeting, to be attended by President Obama, with a 9mm strapped to his leg for everyone to see, I worry. The so-called political pundit on TV makes a point to tell us that the man is within his legal right, as long as the gun is shown. You and I know, for a fact, that if a Black man stood outside a building wearing a 9mm strapped to his leg waiting to address the President, he would be arrested and carried away. Hell, if he was waiting to get tickets to the “Price is Right” he would be wrestled to the ground if not shot on sight.
Dear Mr. Reid,
I wanted to drop by and tell you how much I appreciate you. I loved you on WKRP way back when, but earlier this evening, I was fortunate to catch part of Book TV on C-Span with you speaking on the book, A Better Man. It seems that you have aged like fine wine.
I really appreciated what you had to say and will remember your wise words about pundits, the effect of TV upon perceptions, to appreciate how much is good in our youth, the importance of good character, and etc. It was refreshing to hear a good man with a good message in the difficult times we are living in. If I had been among the audience, I would have given you applause standing and a hearty Bravo!
Many thanks and may you be richly blessed in the days and years ahead.