P C Four

Yesterday's pamphlet brought us the words of Susan Tchudi, one of a panel of four rotating guest columnists. Her reminiscence about her experiences confronting racism was intended to demonstrate her understanding of, and concern for those who cannot forget. Unfortunately, in the last paragraph, she inadvertently contradicted her entire article by saying, "I'm proud that we've moved on enough to have an African-American presidential nominee, and I hope he'll become our president, principally for his deep, clear, intelligent approach to problems at home and abroad, but also because he would inch us closer to shattering the stereotypes that maintain our racial divide."

The fact that her assessment of Obama's competence is flawed is not the problem. It's the suggestion that we should elect him because he's black, and that that would reduce the racial divide. Whether or not that would occur, it's just not the best basis upon which to choose a President.

FYI: If you enjoy watching a doofus make a fool of himself, be sure to watch "Worst Week." However, if you're like me, and hated ". . . Raymond," a man who was victimized by his wife and mother, you will also skip this latest saga of a victim of himself.