May 8, 2008 — vol. 43, no 39
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Roving Camera
Do you think Barack Obama was wrong in distancing himself from Rev. Wright after his controversial statements at the National Press Club? |
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agree with Obama. You know, there is a right and wrong time for
everything. Obama and Wright already talked, but [Wright] continued to
make blatant statements. There are historical things happening here.
[Wright’s] an opportunist. |
Chris “Burger” Wideman Property Manager Dorchester |
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With all this controversy, Obama should have distanced himself from Rev. Wright a long time ago! | Marla Narinesing Ashley’s Waitress Dorchester |
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Absolutely not. I think Rev. Wright was wrong for calling a brother out. How can someone who represents the church and black liberation theology — which claims to elevate the black man, and in this case, the most powerful position in the world — reduce this event to playing the dozens and using “your mama” jokes? | Marie Blackburn Caterer Falmouth |
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No. First, [Wright] had his chance to speak his piece on PBS with Bill Moyers. I thought he used that press club for his own advantage instead of the public’s advantage. | Patricia Stovall Retired Dorchester |
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No. My belief is that if [Obama] knew what kind of man [Wright] was, he would have distanced himself from him much earlier. | Seleka Manager Dorchester |
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Barack Obama had no choice but to denounce Wright’s words and disassociate himself from the man. I think that it’s a tragedy that Wright, an African American himself, has jeopardized Obama’s candidacy to become the first African American president. | Kathleen Woodford Nurse Quincy |
