The Race Thing... I'm Over It.

Michael Steele no doubt was a good choice for Republican Chairman... however, just as I have a problem with labeling Obama, I have a problem with labeling Steele.

As reported on newstalk1130.com, The Repubican Party has indeed chosen it's " first black chairman" but really, does it matter that he's black?

I'm sick of the role that race is playing everywhere these days. Why aren't we all just Americans, plain and simple? Race doesn't effect politics and how they work... well, at least it shouldn't.

There have been accusations from the left that Republicans have only chosen Steele because of the fact that he's black. Shouldn't anyone acknowledge the fact that he's qualified?

Also, it's ridiculous that there seems to be a competition over which party can acquire more black people. Again, why does it matter? We aren't white and black, we are Americans.

The article makes a point further down to mention that "The Democratic Party elected its first black chairman, Ron Brown, in 1989".

Is that really relevant? Seriously, give me a break! Who cares if the Democrats had a black chairman first? They're always the first to make foolish legislation too, but I don't see them publicizing that. Liberals now are just angry because we have a highly intelligent and capable man at the helm of the party. It's not about race. It's about qualification. Of course they had the first black chairman, but how qualified was he? I mean, he was the poster child for Pepsi when he was a child. (I don't want to hear comments about Reagan's movie career... thanks)

Alright, I'm not being fair. I'm not an expert on the career of Ron Brown. Maybe he was qualified... for a a position in the democratic party. The qualifications for such positions must be pretty low.

My point is, everyone needs to get over the race card. It's been overplayed. The hand is old. Everyone has seen it, used it, and abused it. It's time to get past it and look at a man for his abilities at his appointed position. Whether we're talking about Michael Steel or Barack Obama, race shouldn't be a factor. It never should have been in the first place, but certainly not anymore.

For a country that likes to think it's not racist, we sure put a lot of emphasis on the subject. GET OVER IT.... we're Americans. I don't know how many times I should say it. Hopefully it sinks in.

Liberals, please for once just shut up. We elected Steele because he's the best man for the job, not because he's black. Just like you elected Obama... because he's (the best man for the job...?) not because he's black. Or maybe you did... and that's why you have a hard time understanding our decision on Steele.

Well, whatever. Get over it. The race thing needs to disappear. We're Americans first. Americans.