Obama giving some black Republicans 'heartburn'

Armstrong Williams is an African-American conservative commentator who is thinking about making a decision that he says is so agonizing it gives him heartburn.

This fall, he may vote for Illinois Sen. Barack Obama, the Democratic presidential nominee.

The nationally-known radio talk show host is a proud, third-generation Republican who chuckles when African-American friends tell him it's time to "return home" to the Democratic Party.

Though he still hasn't decided for whom he'll cast his ballot, there's something about Obama's presidential candidacy that excites him. "History, brother," Williams said. "It cannot be anything else."

"There's very little that I agree with Obama on. Since the founding of our country, there have only been white men who have occupied the White House. ... To have someone break through that barrier, and say to some kids, you can be president. Whether you like it or not, symbolism is important."

Obama's presidential candidacy is causing a political identity crisis among some black conservatives. Torn between ideology and the chance to make history, some don't know what they're going to do when they enter the voting booth in November.

In other words, Mr. Williams is considering giving up his beliefs for the chance to vote for someone who's the same skin color as him. Isn't that a form of racism? Shouldn't you judge a man not by the color of his skin, but of the content of his character? I remember hearing that phrase from somewhere.....it's right on the tip of my tongue...OH YEAH!

If you give up your principles for such a reason as skin color, you will be judged for that flaw in your "content of your character".

Travis
travis@rightwinglunatic.com