Do you think that White America is ready for a Black man?

Answer 1

I would love nothing more than to say yes. To believe that our country really operates under the concept that "all men are created equal". Though I believe all men are, an election is not held on the equality of the candidates. An election is not even based on the candidates themselves, rather the publics perception of them. And considering that (1) "whites" are still the majority, and (2) there are still many prejudicially oriented "perceptions" of black Americans, the majority "white voter" will be swayed by the possibility of the unknown. Lets face it. There is a huge divide between the average income of whites and blacks in our cities. It seems that the lower income black male demographic are more prone to crime. Whether this is true or not, there is still a strikingly high percentage of black males in relation to their imprisoned white male counterparts. Also, as horrible as this sounds, many voting aged young black men and women are quick to label a highly successful black man as a sell out if he dresses, walks, talks, and acts white.

I will be the first to agree to the absurdity of these perceptions. But they do exist. And the devision between white and black in this country does exist. And it does not help that the prominently black segment of the entertainment industry aides in further devision with pop culture.

I believe the thing that makes this country great is the same thing that tears it apart. We all came from somewhere else. If we are ever going to accept anything other than a white president, then the majority vote must no longer be pro white. Of course, not to vote because of color, but to vote for reasons other than color. To vote by the merit and character of the indivual. If we ever want to unite. We must unite under one thing that is the same for us all.

Answer 2

I wish America were ready for a black president.

Unfortunately, I think many people will SAY they would vote for a black candidate but not be able to pull the lever when in the privacy of the voting booth.

Remember, we're talking about a country where a large proportion of the voters still deny Evolution and still believe that Iraq was behind 9/11.

Answer 3

Yes, beauty goes more than skin deep. Alot of us realize that if the persons intentions are really good and we think he will be the best person for the job based on the issues and plans he provides and his ability to speak on the best interests of the people, it should not matter whether he is black or white. We are ready for a change, regardless of their color.

Answer 4

Please define "White America". I don't think ignorance overcomes the will to survive. If the right person, Black White or other, were introduced to the American populace, the majority would overlook any racial bias to make their lives and that of their children more productive. Colin Powell would have been well received had he run in 2000. He wouldn't be as well received now due to the war in Iraq.

You will also always have a segment of society that will cut off their noses to spite their faces. Typically, states that put forth effort to demoralize and stagnate entire sections of their societies never prosper as well as they would otherwise.

Answer 5

I've been ready for a black man for many years. Giggity!

Answer 6

Just asking the question incites racial indifference. We were ready for slaves as Americans and corrected our error in ways we are ready for change remember we are all just visitors here and almost all of us are immigrants.

Answer 7

Absolutely not.
But we're ready for a United States citizen who represents all of us who happens to be of African heritage.

There's a big difference.

Most of us are mature enough now.

Answer 8

hell no. Neither it is ready for a woman.

This is sad considering Obama is quite qualified. True Harvard degree (unlike Bush's Yale). I am really disappointed in Dems, they play a risky game supporting candidates with no future (or at least very risky future).

Republicans know how to manipulate the public and win elections. (They do not know anything else ..)

Answer 9

I think there were many who were ready to vote for Colin Powell in 1996. Yes, I think we are ready. But, please don't call me a racist because I don't vote for a Black man when I disagree with his politics.

Answer 10

Yes, but we are not ready for an empty suit with no leadership experience.