After racist threats were found on the door and adjacent wall of a Montclair State University student's dorm room, the sophomore has decided to move back to her parents' home in Newark, N.J.
On the wall were the words "BLACKS ONLY," with an arrow pointed toward the room. And on the door, someone wrote the N-word, and "Black B---- you will die."
See photo, read the original post at NBCNewYork.com
"I instantly started crying," Olivia McRae, 19, told NBC New York.
McRae told her RA, who then called campus police to investigate.
Police were already investigating an earlier bias incident from late January, when someone wrote anti-gay graffiti on walls in a commons area.
That sparked the university to sponsor a Day of Unity earlier this week.
Just hours after that rally, the racist writings were found outside McRae's room.
She wants the university to install security cameras in residence hallways, something that Montclair State was already considering, according to Karen Pennington, vice president for Student Development and Campus Life.
"This is just so much of an anathema to who we are as an institution," Pennington said. She added that the university is taking these incidents "very seriously."
McRae, a sophomore who is studying to be an accountant, has moved back to her parents' home in Newark.
She said she will not drop out of school.
"I'm never going to let anybody stop me from being successful -- I already had a hard enough life," McRae said.
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But oh no. There's no racism problem in America. Blacks are just playing the race card.
Racism exists everywhere and is never acceptable. Your comment is simplistic and ignorant...and does nothing to change the problem. To say that noone plays the race card is foolish... of course some do...just as some truly do discriminate because of a persons heritage or ethnicity. Sarcastic comments simply feed the fire, which I suppose is what you were after...trolling for attention.
Not to defend what was done in any way, but there is more to the story than we are being told. What was written on the walls is completely indefensible, but there must have been something that prompted this girl being singled out for this treatment. There are many blacks who live in campus dorms a she is apparently the only one that this was done to. This tells me that there is a very strong probability that there was some other event that prompted this. Possibly she tried using her race as an excuse to get away with something and this was backlash, who knows. All I know is that it is very apparent that we are not getting the whole story behind this incident.
Whether one or two or five idiots wrote racist comments targeting this girl has nothing to do with whether the racist card is far over used in America. Of course there are incidents like this, and they are wrong. But don't use it as an excuse to go on a rant. There was a huge fight at a funeral in a church in Phoenix the other day. The deceased was a black burglar killed in the act. 30 people in the fight - at a funeral. So, should we all draw general conclusions about black criminals and their relatives from that?
Maybe if blacks didn't play the race card so much it would be more believable when incidences like this one come along. There have been so many times when black women have lied against white men only to be found out after much media attention and court venues. And when people like Sharpton and Jackson (an admitted womanizer) get involved to make white people look biased, further stirs the racial pot. There have been strides made, but it has to come from all sides, not just those who think they feel the pangs of injustice more than the others. Remember, no race in the history of this country has been given so much as a hand up than the black race. There's a whole new crop of white kids out there who have seen black kids given freebies just for being black and they are not taking it on the chin like their parents. Pulling the race card is the equivalent of crying wolf. You want equality, give equality.
Thats good Sue, defend the racist, great job.
Why are these type of stories always popping out from strong liberal bastions? Seems to me, that they are the racist ones.. With that being said, I do hope they catch whoever did this..
This is no rant. All whites are not racist. But whenever a racist act happens in the news, it gets defended, or explained away by some poster who feels picked on. All blacks are not victims either. But we're not allowed to speak out against these hateful actions and say what they are? I know many black people who won't speak out about something like this because they're afraid of being accused of playing the race card. According to this article this isn't the first incident. But it's shameful for anyone to down play this situation as though this young woman perhaps brought this on herself. So while I speak my peace, yeah this was a blatant attack on a student's civil rights. And I'm not ashamed to say it. It was a racist act. Got your feelings hurt? Sorry. No trolling here. I'm just a guy who will not be put to shame.
Most of the time, they play the race card. This incident is terrible. I hope she keeps her school career on track.
sues-343312 js in sd navyveteran2 i just can't beleive that you all are that stupid. you guys, just removed all doubt. no ability to string together a reasonable thought without sounding like the racist, you are trying to defend. i bet all of you live in a trailer park. with the exception of veteran2 he lives under a bridge.
Well -Sam could be because they're the only ones who are able to speak out about it and it's such a rare occurrence it makes the news. At conservative bastions if there's an incident of racism it just means it's day of the week with a vowel in it.
in fact the constant and over playing of the race card for any and everything frankly adds to the problem. In short, people are fed up. When it is real I and others are ready and willing to go to the mat, but 99% of the time its crap. Some politically motivated BS by Holder, or MSNBC commentators. So dont let one issue prop the millions of rediculous ones, like "if you dont vote for Obama you are racist".... that pisses me off.
If you actually pay attention to the news this has been happening more and more. It IS directly tied to the hate speech coming from the politicians on the right. Just listen to them as they are constantly going on about minorities and people of color being lazy, on entitlements and ruining the country. Then you have people calling the president all kinds of racial slurs at events around the country (easily verified as there is a ton of video showing it). This gives the closet racist a green light to let their bigotry out and be vocal. They used to be silent in their racism and bigotry.
Now they figure they can go public without any repercussions.
this is to everybody talking about "blacks playing the racecard, we dont know the whole story, there must be some reason for that", you are an inbred racist fool. Its genetic fact that small world racist fearful thoughts that ponder inside your small brain is a side effect of stupidy., so i forgive you, but i wont forgive your actions. the fact is this was a racist thing to happen, and its very hurtful and traumatic for the person who experienced it to know that a complete stranger has such strong hateful feelings towards them for no reason. for anybody to justify it is proof of your absurd evil. (and that your a complete pussy)
"ObaMao -Sam" said:
"Why are these type of stories always popping out from strong liberal bastions? Seems to me, that they are the racist ones."
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Sam,
You are projecting, again.
Sandy, please. Trying to blame this on conservatives is moronic. Hate is simply hate and ignorance, and you trying to make this political is simply wrong. Let's hope this college student is able to get back safely to heer classes and continues in her education.
Maybe I missed it, but where in the story did it say what color, creed. race, whatever, person wrote those messages? Why is it when something like this happens to a minority, then automatically the white guy gets the blame? Sad thing is, the article is not laying blame, everyone on this post is.
This is directly related to the dog whistle racial slurs being made daily by the republican candidates. If it is acceptable for national candidates to slur minorities, why not college kids? Thank you Newt , Mitt, Rick, and let's not forget Ron's racist newsletters. William Buckley and even the Southern Strategy Republicans like Goldwater would be dying of embarrassment if they were not already dead. The party has been hijacked by the fringes who have unleashed an unprecedented amount of incivility in our country. I have re registered as an Independent until the party comes to it's senses and stops pandering to low information , uncivil , partisans who are filled with hate. Stay in school, this will become unacceptable again after the election.
To me, Kmac52 isnt being ignorant because their comment sounded quite sarcastic to me...
I'm saddened by this story. This poor girl will NEVER forget this. Hopefully she will put this behind her and come out stronger. However, reading all these "trolls" on here who have it all figured out is even more disturbing. Here's a snapshot of the insight I've gained from the "experts on racism" on this blog;
All conservatives are racist including republican politicians....spoken by idiots who use RACISM has a platform to SHOVE their poltical agenda down everyones throat. Now the real victims of racism (like this girl) have to deal with the "crying wolf syndrome".
Racism is only practiced by white people. If you believe only white people are racist then you obviously haven't been around the entire block yet. Some of the ugliest statements I ever heard came from the lips of Asians, Hispanics, Muslims, etc...as well as white people.
Racists live in the bible belt and South. Uh...wasn't this case in NJ? Racism is alive EVERYWHERE.
What happened to this girls was WRONG. But please, to all those who have ALL THE ANSWERS on here...QUIT ADDING TO THE PROBLEM with your own narrow minded views and thoughts. You're not helping.
And from MY experience in the ARMY, I can tell you that African Americans are among the best and bravest soldiers in uniform!
Well I served in the Navy as well and encountered racism from both blacks and whites and huge amounts of homophobia, as if someone would give any of these men the time of day. I was propositioned by numerous men with wives with children back home, men with girlfriends waiting for them while at sea. These included enlisted, senior enlisted and yes, even officers. Other times I even had my life threatened. That's why I opted to get out instead of making it a lifetime career.
That settles it......join the army, less racism.........
ONTHEMARK4961518, you are suspended for a day for violating rule # 1 of the Code of Honor.
Oops looks like sue was right after all, poor little abused students ended up being the racist after all and were responsible for this horrible crime.
Until we accept that there is only one race the human race we will see this continue, not to mention those that try and create racism where there is none to gain sympathy for their own crimes.
But remember, kids--there is no racism in America today, y'all hear?...
Nobody ever says there is no racisim. But, you can just cling to this for your next 300 excuses.
of course there is, it's called Affirmative Action
Json, that is a pretty racist comment. Let me guess you are white and live in the bible belt. Anyone that thinks Affirmative Action is a cause of problems is just looking for an excuse to explain away their ineptitude at getting or holding a job. Maybe if you actually applied yourself you might get somewhere in life instead of plaming others for your failures.
Yes, poor, poor white folk. They have it so, so hard.
racsism exists among all races, all races. Denying that is ignorant, but using it as an excuse is a weakness.
When I was a kid in Georgia I remember the sick things that we whites did to blacks. Some people that I grew up with did physical and psychological damage to people just so they could feel superior. A handful ended up in law enforcement and carried their hatred to their job. Even if there's some odd twist to this story--let's not deny that racism is alive. Just reading the words placed on these boards daily tells me that.
Stop the hate.
sandtrich - your honesty is refreshing. Law enforcement in New York City is the same. Racism is alive and well in every color spectrum of the rainbow, certainly not just among the white community. Some blacks would just as soon mow down all whites just as easily as white supremist groups if they could. Many Asians in New York City hate their own customers in their shops and restaurants and feel superior. On many occasions they've talk about their hatred of blacks to me not knowing I'm black. So yes, it's a universal thing.
@stueystu, as is yours my friend. I also agree with your other comments;
Further proof that racism is color blind and knows NO BOUNDARIES. I get sick of the all the stereo typing people do with this topic. I can attest that racism exists in California in all colors. And we're supposed to be "progressive", lol.
Unfortunately, and tragically, these kinds of issues are played out in our society each day.
Against all races. Even a lot of whites.
Not knowing who did this yet all one can do is speculate that the person[s] are white. They could be hispanic, or possibly it was a black person who for whatever reason has done this. Where I live black call each other the "n-word" all the time but if anyone else does somebody gets shot or sued or arrested for public disturbence. For the record I am white, but I have two beautiful granddaughters who are not and I love them to death.
Thank you Capn, that is what I was asking. Can anyone here say that the person or persons that wrote that messge was white? Not saying they can't be, but asking here is anyone knows for sure.
capncaveman - Where I live as well black adults and youth call each other 'niggas' or 'my nigga' as if this is an affectionate term. Hispanics and whites who wish to be gangsta do it as well. I find it disturbing as you never hear Chinese call their own Chinks, Jews don't call each other Kikes and Hispanics don't refer to each other as 'What's up my Spic.' There is nothing at all endearing about the word 'my nigga' however it's presented. Dr. King would turn over in his grave if he heard how blacks use the word today to greet each other when he tried so hard to stamp out its usage.
To bad these "poor mistreated discriminated against students" were the ones who did this HORRIBLE crime, and should be punished in the manner that all of you said should be used against the nonexistent racist.
Is the internets sill on in the trailer parks of America? Where is all that good-ol' God fearing American hatred?
You have it all, pshaw.
Crackers? rednecks? trailerpark trash? YOur the fkn racist's....the REAL RACIST's who hide behind what the black community had to endure. They got past all this bull@!$%#. They mad a difference. They changed America. You all are the worthless parts of OWS, the Nancy Pelosi asskissers. Who gave you the right to call anyone a redneck? ONLY white ppls can use those words....if all is to be fair just like ONLY blacks use the N-word w/out anyone saying a word. Christian? most racist @!$%#s in the world, because you think we won't hunt you down like an Islamic will...so you just say whatever the fk you want.Best hope i'm not around. I have black,mexican,italian,indian,gay,straight,white,and islamic friends...WE"VE all gotten over it...we take the jokes and let them be just that. Now this situation @ the school is not to be tolerated...but these other comments can just gtfo.
You're right this should not be tolerated in any way, these two students who did this should be punished, even though they are the ones who created this FAKE racism.
I guess they didn't feel like they were getting enough attention or perks so they did something so horrible, they wrote racist comments directed at themselves and got a bunch of people to hate on each other.
I bet most of those screaming racism wont be denouncing these girls on the other thread.
It's already been ruled that free speech does not extend to yelling "Fire!" in a crowded theater.
I was under the impression college was for the mentally advanced, not the mentally absent.
crackers on the loose !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ok you just called a man a cracker so why is this man not banned from posting? That is the same as using the N word.
Bama-836911"
1-It was just posted, the MB doesn't moderate itself.
2-People have to report offensive posts. Click the thingy beside the arrow.
3-I'm whiter than albino snow, and the word "cracker" as an insult makes me laugh uncontrollably.
But it is still an insult. Why is it okay to be racist against White people? It's not okay to be racist to any race, ethnicity, or culture. So why do people think it's okay to call white folk crackers or rednecks or backwoods hillbillies or whatever derogatory name they can come up with? It's terrible and unimaginable that this poor girl has to deal with that crap at her college and hopefully they find out who did it and they are expelled from the school but let's drop the double standards.
MindieKnows: You know why a word becomes a racist term? Because people let it bother them. If every black person on the planet said "You know what, let's let white folks call us n*gger all they want", that takes the fun out of saying it (for those who find such childishness fun). If you take the fuel away from the fire, the fire dies. Get it?
And seriously, when I hear the word cracker, I don't think "racist term", I think "big bowl of chili with some cheese mixed in".
republicans or just plain greedy, don't make racist remarks please. You are suspended for a day for violating rule # 5 of the Code of Honor.
LOL only if they say ritz cracker :) It's not that I don't believe what you are saying, I do. It's just a little hard to always "turn the other cheek" Racism exists all over but what I think is terrible is those that say we need to stop it are the same as the ones calling other racest names. How can it be stopped if they themselves spread it as well?
You're absolutely right, and they never want to acknowledge THEIR racism. That's why racism will never go away, and that sucks.
It's probably the act of one or two people. It means nothing in the grand scheme of things. There is far less racism in America than just about any other country I've visited.
ummmmmm hummmmmmmmmmm yeaaaaaaa !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Beer Mug - You've been in the beer mug a bit too much. The countries I've visited I saw way less racism overall. You obviously haven't been too many places in this country.
@ Beermug, why don't we just lynch him? Back in the good ol' days u could find the nearest tree and string his black ass up! White man has no rights anymore..
stueystu, what contries have you vistited, and how did you go? I only ask, because if you travel there as an American Service member, a tourist, or just to visit, you will get three diffrent views in a lot of countries.
Good for her, hang in there kid!!
Shame on these students. Shame on this University for letting it get this far.
Good Luck Ms McRae. You deserve better.
There is racists trashing Whitney Houston on the blog of Her death, they must even hate themselves and their pathetic lives to do such a things. I try to practice acceptance in my life but I hate those F$%#@^$.
and I'm white
Yeah, I was really pissed off at many of the Whitney comments - lots of white trailer trash logged in.
Could you imagine living in their skin? I can't
My wife is Asian and my best man is Native American.
Tryreality - Start by not practicing hate.
There is only a few things I hate, racists and right-wing CLOWNS that vote against their own best interest, taking the rest of us down with them.
@Tryreality, I have one question. Why make such a point about you being white, your wife being Asian, and your best friend being Native American? If you're truely not a racist, you wouldn't be trying so hard to show your tolerant, by pointing out the race's surrounding your life. Kind of reminds me of "Me thinks he doeth protest too much". IF race doesn't matter, then race doesn't matter. Not flaming you, but just something to think about.
The story is about racists actions, DUH
Well, it seems I have my answer. Looks like you put all of your thought process into that answer. Peace out and enjoy your bliss.
White people aren't the only race that engages in racism. Jumping to conclusions that it's white people making racist comments, is practicing racism yourself....just think about that.
Tryreality - Can hardly believe what you said about what people are posting about Whitney. That's despicable. I talked about her personal demons and that she rest in peace and that she left us with the legacy of her great music and left us too soon. What is there bad to say? People are sickening.
You hate racism huh? "right-wing Clowns" That's racism.
That's racism. You want respect. You give respect.
Be careful baby girl,lot of fools out here!
Yep
Spent the night in a foxhole with a black soldier, by morning we were both OD green. He was a good man and I think about him once in awhile.
Ron it's quite obvious that the navy dude never served with real Americans, we come in all different kinds of packages and thanks for your service soldier.
Your welcome Steelermama, two things I learned, bullets don't care about race and we all bleed red.
I doubt navy is a vet. I think he is trolling for some attention.
Salute Ron.
USAF 1962-66
I'm not so sure. I have a relative who was in the military and he's pretty racist. Thank FSM I only see him twice a year. There's still prejudice in the military unfortunately and their command structure makes it easier for those to force their views on others.
Ron-795690 and ur still a racist.. thanks for sharing. Bet u never spent a minute with a black person before that.lol. Too bad u had to go to Iraq to figure out black people are people too... Bravo!!!
Shandick, There are places in America that does not have every ethnic group living there. I lived in a small farming community in Idaho where I was taught to respect EVERYONE. And you ASSume I went to Iraq. My war, dirt bag, is in your history book just like Slodon. You are the racist and I don't even know your race. Your comment speaks volumes troll
Thank you Ron. That is a true enough statement, that when the shooting starts, most people in the military don't care what color, race, creed, you are. All they really care about is if you can shoot straight and true.
@Alverant, yes there are racists in the military today, and there always will be; at least until society as a whole stops being racist. The Military is really noting more then a little microcosm of society.
Well, my racist ansesters came here and forced the Native Americans onto reservations and then went to African and turned those people into Slaves, so racism has been going on for centuries. Now they still teach their children to hate. Sounds like the terrorists over in the middle east to me, born to hate.
No comments, you righties don't even want to go there do you. LOL
Big gov't agencies such as the CIA and the US military pay their terrorism actors much better than the peasants recruited in the Mid East by say Hezbollah. It's a career in western gov'ts.
Pardon my honesty, but whomever did this deserves to have their f--king fingers broken one at a time. Then a good Singapore-style caning -- say a dozen strokes, and then five to ten in Trenton or Northern State to reflect upon their crimes. This kind of bullshirt cannot be tolerated.
If they could only look past the color of President Obamas skin, they might realize what a hell of a job He has done with the hand He was dealt
Love it!!!
'He'. Hum. Elevating Obama a little to much there don't you think? When and where are you building the Alter?
Nope, He's the Man.
So where is the Alter being built?
24 consecuative months of private sector job growth with 0 help from the teabaggers in the House of Representitives
slodon, simple question. Which president said he would get Osamma bin Laden "dead or alive" then slacked off on the job and which president actually killed the SOB?
Mount Rushmore
Al: The crook He voted for not only once but TWICE.
Stop jumping to illogical conlusions - and it is not respectful to the victim to use this as a forum to preach that Obama is doing a great job. Can't you post the political crap somewhere else?
I don't think there is room there. How about Kilauea?
Go tell the @!$%#s on the Whitney Houston blog to stop Disrespecting Her.
Racial slurs from questioning a person's citizenship especially after it has been proven countless times to terrorizing a student because of their race are completely indefensible.
"Maybe if blacks didn't play the race card so much it would be more believable when incidences like this one come along. There have been so many times when black women have lied against white men only to be found out after much media attention and court venues. And when people like Sharpton and Jackson (an admitted womanizer) get involved to make white people look biased, further stirs the racial pot. There have been strides made, but it has to come from all sides, not just those who think they feel the pangs of injustice more than the others. Remember, no race in the history of this country has been given so much as a hand up than the black race. There's a whole new crop of white kids out there who have seen black kids given freebies just for being black and they are not taking it on the chin like their parents. Pulling the race card is the equivalent of crying wolf. You want equality, give equality"
Sues, So no matter at what level a black person is, whether they are lazy or ambitious, when they are threaten, they should just just shut up and not say anything? I seem to remember that when their parents (yes I am that old) were struggling to make a difference, many whites were not applauding that either. But now that there a young women like this one who is enrolled in a university trying to make a difference for herself, that's not good enough either. No race card being played. She's just asking the same thing that you would want for yourself. Not to be threaten by some racist pricks. The funny thing about it. You we're even there, and yet this seems personal to you.
Sue thinks they should still sit in the back of the bus and use separate bathrooms.
"Maybe if blacks didn't play the race card so much" What kind of Moron would write such a thing? That's the stupidest thing I've heard in a long time. What do you want to do? Close up and ignore such a bitter slander? No we fought to end Rascism and Bigotry in this country and you want to revive that abomination?
No I say die first or move to Arizona, the new Ole south
Maybe these girls shouldn't have created their own racism and caused all of this hatred that is on this thread.
This is the worst type of racism, self created fake racism.
Why does it always workout that the insulted are framed as the guilty party? Just as the jews of europe learned a long time ago.
Well learned from faux lying news
Or faux attacked racism victims.
The difference in racism today and racism 50 years ago in America is this ... 50 years ago, the idiots that did this would have had a cheering section. Today, they only get scorn. No decent American would condone this type of behavior.
Yes, there are, and always will be racists in America. Each new generation, hopefully, breeds fewer and fewer racists.
I feel badly for you , Olivia. Don't let these a$$hats run you out of school. For every jerk like this, there are surely dozens of others who will support you.
concerned
Racism is a World Wide problem. Not just an American problem.
We are by far #1 in racism, go look at the Whitney Houston blog
We did not solve racism just by electing a president who happened to be black. Wake up.
Alright, I am a white middle class male. What navyveteran2 is saying on this issue is simply disgusting. You are a racist bastard, and are such a huge part of the problem. It is a cycle. Young punk blacks now play the race card, perhaps encouraged by a single older relative, who knows?, and young whites who were not raised in a racist environment are becoming racist on their own. I see it happen and am disturbed. But then, some idiot lke naveveteran2 makes statements as he does, not worth repeating, and we all lose in the struggle.
I totally agree. In fact, I agree so much, that I did not uncollapse naveveteran2's comment to see how bad it was. naveveteran2 does not represent this navy veteran.
IMHO - I'm a Navy veteran myself and with so many of naveveteran2's comments collapsed I automatically skipped over them, realizing they couldn't be worth the trouble of reading.
No, they are simply showing their true "colors", adding credence to the posters' "racism still exist in America". A fact, they want to suppress! Don't waste time reading or bother to respond to the garbage - click "Ignore this author"!!
Yes, I am a VET also and had good friends that were black. Never forget Tight and Fatman. Unfortunately, the Europeans who came to America spent 300 years terrorizing all the other people, Native Americans, people from Africa, Mexicans, Asian immigrants and others. To think that a few years of trying to erase the past is enough is very foolish and naive. Trust has to be established and that is going to take some generations. Having many Europeans who still are racists does not help things. It may be worse now not because there are more racists, but the internet provides a worldwide platform for racist comments.
Trust is not necessary for the solution to this problem. In fact, trust has nothing to do with fighting racism. Refuse to tolerate racism in any of its insidious forms. Make it totally socially unacceptable. That will break this idiocy.
I do know that when I shared that we, four Women standing holding Obama signs, Nov 2008 that We had numerous N--lovers, and babykillers yelled at us. And I was pretty much called a liar, on this vine. People don't want to admit, that there is racism still around. But we also got positive yells. I think that having the first black President, has brought the worst out in a small % of people. But you have to speak out against all hate speech.
Yes, we have a racist problem. But even beyond that, we have a lack of brains problem. People saying that it's ok to be racist and harrass your favorite scapegoat minority, these people seriously need a brain transplant.
Racism, one of the most serious things to not tolerate.
Find who did it, publicly humiliate them by forcing them to stand on street corners with signs indicating they're racists.
I agree, but lets round them ALL up. Surely its not a one sided proposition, is it??
More of it to come. The liberal MSM likes to report only anti gay and anti minority incidents but the praictive is all over the place and by all types of ethnic/racial etc groups.
As we as as nation become more 'diverse' we will become more Balkanized and hateful.
It will get much worse and it will come from all directions.
Your post is just stupid!
I sincerely hope that you are not that ignorant.
ThaKamKubla and Tryone,
That is what I would expect from you. Typical of those who are stupid or ignorant and who can not stand an objective post because it offends them personally.
Bet you are both big Obama supporters and defend his going to a chruch like Jeremiah Wright's. And of course, that 'church' only proves my point.
And of course you are so great and intelligent you only attack someone's choice of a church right and their choice of a President. Yeah, we can tell you are one of the High IQ members. Sure you are!
Jo- 759454,
Intelligent enough to be able to identify a world calls hate monger like Rev. Wright and smart enough to know that anyone who would go to a church like his is of the same ilk!
And astute enough to know that the persons I responded to are Obama supporters.
So you are correct, I am that intelligent.