[sandlady]

But "the names they called me" is destined to be used as humor fodder.

True--context would help here. I agree he is right to forego the speech. They are absolutely hating it, though.

[Texas Mom]

No one has mentioned the political ad the NAACP ran during the last election blaming G.W. Bush, then governor for the dragging death of Bird.

That alone should be enough to make President Bush say, no only NO but H--- NO!