We need to be able to talk about race ...

Steve Soto writes:

... I flatly resent the need for Obama to give a speech on race and politics today.

I agree with him that this is another act of discrimination (against Dems in particular, not just blacks) by the press.

On the other hand I think we, as a nation, need to be able to talk about race. It's impossible to have a conversation about race in this country (just like it's impossible to have a conversation about Israel).

Obama's speech on race was exceptional, needed and hopefully, will not be the last such 'conversation.'