Sure, with an agenda. Of course there was racial significance to his comments. I'm just tired of those who "know" his intent. Many of these same folks (I'm not including you here) defended the Impeached Rapist to the hilt in the face of mounds of evidence. Here, they're the Thought Police.
Is Lott guilty of misspeaking, and then handling this entire situation like a moron? You betcha! Is he a racist, supportive of segregation? I doubt it.
And I basically agree with you. My arguement is with AppyPappy, who says Lott's words were not racial. Whatever Lott's motive was (I lean towards imbecility), his words were loaded by any historical interpretation. Because there aren't very many.