We do it (skin color exclusionary statement) so as not to confuse the Libs and progressives who see any reference to color as racist.
Of course, they also see any criticism of Obama as racist.
And they consider any criticism of Obama’s policies as racist.
And any complaints about Michelle’s eating habits or vacations as racist.
And there are dozens more examples ...
Someone please tell me what is with all this obsession about being called a “racist”. If anyone of any ethnic descent is proud of their ancestry, does that make them racist? What is so powerful about that one word that people could be brought to kill one another or commit suicide rather that be called that awful word, which to my knowledge is not illegal.
I think the word “racist” is very often confused with bigotry. Most people have a feeling of pride in their heritage, and most would not want to be anything else. There is no sin in having ethnic pride, and that does not make you a bad person.
If my criticism of Obama, his policies or Michelle’s eating habits is racist, then so be it. If I were to say I despise Obama because he’s half black, which is not the case, I would be a bigot, but being a bigot is not a crime so why should I care if someone calls me “racist”?
I just can’t comprehend the paranoia brought about by that one word.