Obama's speech on Race and Religion

Not many candidates even touch these issues. It has been shameful the way the media and the Right have played up the comments of Rev. Wright. The Double Standard remains in place. Senator Obama took this opportunity to address some of Rev. Wright's comments AND issues of race in America. I've seen excepts from the speech and feel that he touched on many things that black folks feel. He also put the challenge out to everyone to think back and remember if there is anything that there Rabbi, Pastor, Priest, etc has said that they found controversial.

Of course, those on the Right are spinning that Obama's speech did not answer some questions. They need to keep this non-issue alive so they can continue to deflect the campaign from addressing real issues- five years in Iraq and Afghanistan, tanking economy, spiking energy prices, and healthcare. These are issues McCain isn't talking about, has no clue about, but believes we maintain a presence in Iraq and Afghanistan for 100 years!!! BTW, here's his take on Iran.

What are some folks saying? Read the speech here, and commentary here, here, and here. This is an interesting take on a question that the Right will push.