A Race-Based Omission in a Story about Faith

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Seems this was brewing at the end of December but I first heard of it yesterday on BlogTalkRadio. The indians seem to have forgotten that they lost the war. Do they want another one? THIS WAS NOT THEIR LAND! It's God's land. He gave it to us just like he gave Canaan to us. As far as treaties are concerned, the indians made treaties to stay on the reservation but always broke them by their war parties which killed, stole and kidnapped young girls. Another thing, they did this while getting food, guns and ammunition from the Interior Department and used those guns on Custer!
But I'm ahead of the barstards! I know who my enemies are. Blacks, Mexicans and Indians! I have just finished reading General George Armstrong Custer's book. An hispanic told me Custer was on the wrong side. That side is MY SIDE. So this hispanic is my enemy! Now I'm not a fool. I don't believe my enemies, not one word. I believe my white heroes like Custer.
Indians, Blacks and Mexicans should shut up and be happy doing their menial jobs. If we had taken God's word we would have killed all of you like God told us to kill all the Canaanites. If our ancestors had done their jobs and obeyed God the first time, we wouldn't have had trouble with the indians the second time around. AND NOW A THIRD TIME AROUND!
Black, Mexican and Indian activists should be whipped. If they continue, the noose would be good for them. Do indians still fear being hung? Maybe we should scalp them too. Do they still believe they will not go to the happy hunting ground if they are scalped?

Harold Reimann of CA 3:16PM March 01, 2009

Since when is people of color the majority in this country? Some of you people really need to get a grip!

Justine of NY 1:54PM March 01, 2009

How about a name? Doesn't that identify them? Telling me someone is the administrator for the Tohono O'odham Nation is fine it tell me his race, but it also tells me his religion which is the most important part. Telling me someone is black minister tells me something, but very little. Leave off the black and tell me his name and what church he is a minister at. You told me a lot more about Culp without telling me his race.

AmaniS 11:09AM February 28, 2009

Aren't we all just a bit oversensitive and petty?
I appreciate the apology, but placating everyone who is looking for a reason to complain is straining most everyone.
We all do it because it is something we notice that matters to us. It does not mean a negative.
Additionally, there has been a lot of positive recognition of a man as the first black president that has asked for no apology.
I do know that if you drive a red Chevy, a friend drives a yellow Ford, and I drive an orange Dodge... when I look for you to arrive in the parking lot I look for a red Chevy - not a blue one.
To be sure, when you or our friend see an orange car they think of my Dodge.
"Who is that guy you are talking about?"
"Oh, you know, that yellow Ford?"
"Oh, yeah, haven't seen him for awhile."
When people are frustrated, disappointed, angry, confused, and generally tense and stressed they usually look for an outlet. It does not mean they are actually insulted or offended by an innocent comment.
So, I suppose your apology is a warm and heartfelt positive response to soothe the inflictions of other's personal sensitivities, and I thank you for having the strength to share your concern.

Mart of KS 1:23AM February 28, 2009