March 5, 2009 — vol. 44, no 28
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Roving Camera
Do you agree with Attorney General Eric Holder’s assertion that the United States has been “a nation of cowards” on racial issues? |
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I think he had a valid point. Many are set in their ways. I think there needs to be reciprocation on both parts. |
Liane Dixon Business Professional Newton |
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Yes. This nation has a problem looking at itself in the mirror critically and honestly. |
Angela Irving Staff Administrator Dorchester |
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Yes, just read the Kerner [Commission] report! |
Michael Marcellus Mechanic Randolph |
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Depends. I don’t believe in politics. America is a very rich country. Take, for example, blues music. It was able to transcend borders, languages and any kind of cultural barriers. If you think there are problems here, check out my country! |
Daniel Peetz Musician Sao Paolo, Brazil |
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I have given 37 Black History Month speeches and none have received the attention of Eric Holder! This speech started a long-needed discussion of race in America. |
Charles J. Ogletree Jr. Harvard Law Professor Cambridge |
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I can see what he means, that by avoiding certain issues that had to be addressed, [other issues like] Jim Crow … eventually had to be addressed. |
Lamont Smith Educator Dorchester |
