Racism?

This article also found at msnbc.com I find rather curious. It is an article about whether or not all of the opposition to President Obama’s health care plan is racial or not. As I read this article, I think to myself, is the President really that obtuse, to think that some of the negative press he receives is not due to the fact that he is a black man?

Upon further reading, I see that he does understand that some people oppose him due to his skin color and some people support him also based on skin color. I must say I am not racist, so I do not understand the thought process of those who are. However, I have lived in the deep south for a short period of time and I have seen it in action. Racism may not be the number one reason for the opposition to the Presidents proposal, but I would bet my next paycheck that it is in the top five.

I personally have no strong feelings on President Obama’s new health care plan. I am not for or against it. I do agree, however, that it is time for a change. When a person like me, whose income is less than $27k gross income per year, which winds up being about $22k bring home after taxes, is spending $2,400 dollars a year for health insurance for myself and one child, something needs to be done. The insurance that I pay for is better than nothing, but I could be using that $200 per month on groceries, or gas. In addition to that, my co-pays and deductibles are so high, that we avoid the doctor’s office unless we are really in dire need of medical care.

Time for a change, yes. Base my vote on racism – heck no. Read the article, seriously, it is a good one.