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I’ve always said that peace cannot exist without justice.  Peace without justice is anarchy.  It is justice that allows peace to prosper.  Without justice, those who wish to do harm can do so without regard to its consequences.  Furthermore, justice provides the people with knowing that actions against them will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

The Attorney General of the United States recently dropped all charges against the Black Panthers for voter intimidation.  YouTube has a few videos of the voter intimidation.  Justice Department did not release an official statement but simply dropped the charges.  Most charges are dropped when there is not enough evidence to move forward with a trial, but with the video evidence, it seems like this is not the case.

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The lawsuit brought against CA when voters approved a constitutional amendment should have been thrown out on it’s merits.  But the court took it the case and finally ruled on it today.  (Full opinion)

Despite what you’ll hear from either the libs or the conservatives, the case is about the constitutional right of the people amending their own constitution.  It was not about gay marriage.

The court decision to uphold the initiative is the correct one.  The court, ruling 6-1, said:

In a sense, petitioners’ and the attorney general’s complaint is that it is just too easy to amend the California Constitution through the initiative process. But it is not a proper function of this court to curtail that process; we are constitutionally bound to uphold it.

This brings integrety to the constitution.  It means that any measure approved by the people would be amended as voted.

Consider the opposite: let’s say that the court ruled that the constition cannot be ammended by the people.  Prop 8 is void.  So what if the LGBT community wanted to pass an amendment saying that marriage is for anyone and everyone?  Because the court ruled that amendments by the people must first be approved by the court, people can say that amendment isn’t really the will of the people, fosters racism, insensitivity, etc.

This was a good decision not because it protects marriage, but because it protects the constitution of California.

First a disclaimer: This is probably going to be one of the most controversial posts I’ve written.  I say this for several reasons: First, I don’t think America is ready to hear it.  Second, I will be reflecting on the state of society.  Third, I will be talking about a minority group who has historically been singled out for simply having a different skin color than what was considered normal.  Please understand that the thoughts and ideas addressed here should be considered as a whole.

It’s closing onto two weeks since Obama was christened as the new President.  Before he was sworn in, I wrote how Obama would first be judged as a black president before he would be judged as a president.  I stand by this article.  I will, however, be expanding on this post.

Yesterday, the Republican National Committee nominated their first black chairman.  Being a republican, I’m excited by this, even though I don’t really pay attention to the going-ons of the national committee.  But I don’t think I’m excited for the right reason.

People have said that it’s historic that a black person can become president after decades of racism.  Overcoming all adversity, fulfilling Martin Luther King’s dream.  But what was his dream?

I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.

I believe that Obama was voted president not by the content of his character but the color of his skin.  And now, to avoid the label racism, the RNC is following suite.

Obama’s character has been questioned since his nomination.  His pastor, his relationship with a known and convicted terrorist, his lack of any credible leadership experience were completely ignored because of one reason: “change”  It didn’t matter to the American people what kind of change.  Obama could have been white and won the election.  But the fact that he is black gave America the opprotunity to forgive themselves of any racial prejustice they had.  The election was about change but race was what Obama ran on, whether he knew it or not.

The racism that is currently permiating America is very subtile.  People are so afraid of being called racist that they will do things they normally wouldn’t do so they can avoid being labeled one.  Consider the appointment of Roland Burris.  Before he was appointed, Obama and his fellow democrats announced that they would not honor any appointment by now impeached Rob Blagojevich.  Obama was ademant that any appointment by Blagojevich would be tainted.  His stance changed when Burris was appointed. Blagojevich, counting on the fact that Burris is black, knew that the Senate would have to seat the only black senator.  If they didn’t, they would be labeled a bigot.  Obama suddently backs down and quietly tells the Senate to seat Burris, completely ignoring the fact that several days ago, he wouldn’t support any person appointed by Blagojevich.

Racism comes in many forms.  Anything done to treat someone different because of the color of their skin is racism.  If a black person is denied access to a building because he’s black, that’s racism.  But if that same black person is encouraged and ushered into the building because he’s black, it’s still racism.

I couldn’t help but overhear one of my co-workers the day after the election.  He called several people and asked if they helped write history.  It’s sad because the only reason it was history was because Obama is black.  If he was white, would there have been the same pomp and circumstance?  If he was white, would there have been mad hocking of merchandise?  If he was white, would we even be having this conversation?

America, you are racist, even if you do it with a smile on your face.  Yes, let put black people in power to make yourselves look good.  Let’s completely ignore everything else because you want to save face.  You don’t want to be called racist, right?

I’d rather be labeled a racist and judge a man by his character than be labeled “open-minded” because I support Michael Steele.  Racism has turned from hatrid to undeserved respect.  As a real minority, I find it sickening.