Race Card

America has taken steps towards the growth of race relations. We have hope for unity and have progressed as humans who understand it is not about the color of our skin. Unfortunately even the obviously intelligent members of our society hold bitter feelings for any number of reasons. Jim Crowley of the Cambridge PD responded to a possible break-in at the home of Harvard Professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. - Crowley asked questions and pursued his investigation of the situation and Gates became agitated for whatever reason.

Don't we expect cops to perform their job? What if Mr. Gates didn't realize a break-in was in progress? Who would be criticized and possibly fired for not fully and thoroughly investigating a report?

It seems Gates felt he was mistreated and objected to the investigation and quickly and stupidly dropped the race card out of his pocket. A Harvard professor, and this is his best intelligent response to the situation.

Crowley tried to save the life of Basketball player Reggie Lewis, who happens to be black and also taught a Racial Profiling class at Lowell Academy. Interesting stuff for a "racist".

Obama stuck his neck out and stupidly made comment about a situation he admitted to knowing little about.

Sometimes intelligence is reflected in your ability to keep your mouth shut.

Back to Reality

Back in from vacation - Vacation is an interesting thing. As I become older the "vacation" is enjoyed less.... more things to do, more people to make happy and so little time to relax. Don't get me wrong - I hate my job and anytime away is typically a good thing but this vacation seemed like I recieved about 2 or 3 hours to relax and the balance of the time was spent appeasing someone. When does the man of the house, the King of the Castle get a break? He is not afforded such trivial pursuits........