Quagmires – Overcoming the Challenges of Others’ Criticism Concerning Obama’s Approach to Race

Reading this blog post this morning (http://www.theroot.com/id/44630), I was left a bit irritated. Rather than delve into a long rant on the separation of strategy and tactics, I will simply say that Mr. Hill is largely missing the point with Obama’s approach to race in politics. I acknowledge that there are still challenges with race and gender disparity; however, I most definitely think Obama’s election to President would be a move towards greater harmony.

For Mr. Hill to attack Obama, predicated on Obama not miring himself down in racial politics misses the point. Obama physically is a manifestation of progress in our society relative to race. No, Obama’s election to President will not heal all racial wounds or fix inequalities in our society, but it will be a step in that right direction.

Ultimately, it’s a long road, taken one step at a time, and not dealt with tactically by trying to address every little inequality that exists, wherein we would lose sight of the bigger picture. For me, Obama is not mired in the politics of race. Obama is beyond that; he is META-Racial. To wallow in one’s own angst, losing sight of that point, it’s a shame. Keep the end goal in sight, but work towards that goal strategically, not via “Whack a Mole.”