As one who has never voted along party lines on either side during Presidential elections I agree that ‘Character’, not skin color should account for the votes for President of The United States of America. However, I am afraid the vote will not be in favor of the Democratic Nominee if the vote does follow character.

The real test for America is whether there will be rioting and further division if Obama does NOT win this election!!

Craig

River Heights, Utah

Color is not important but the history of OB’s Chicago friends is.

To Jami Floyd,
Many of the black men in prison, as are any other ethnic group, are there because they did the crime. However, they probably were more aggressively prosecuted and least effectively defended. They are there, like many others, because they were raised in poverty and in broken families. Hopefully President and First Lady Barack and Michelle Obama will be strong role models to many black youth. Barack and Michelle are people who valued education and became successful because of it.
Jane
St. Louis, MO

Stop commiting crimes and you won’t be in jail.

I respect the concept of Jamie Floyd’s show and believe that all defendants are entitled to the presumption of innocence until proven beyond a reasonable doubt otherwise.
However, I’m offended by Jamie’s remarks in todays “Last Word”. I don’t feel that our country is wharehousing black men, white men or hispanic men unjustly. Sure you can site cases of innocent individuals that have been wrongly convicted. I think that has more to do with having the ability to afford the best legal defense more so than their race. Additionally I don’t recall hearing about many lynchings lately.
What I really find offensive his her last comment about whether content and character will count more than skin color on election day.
John Mccain is a war hero and while you may not agree with his political ideology I don’t feel that the contect of his character is lacking. Frankly I have never judged Brack Obama on the color of his skin. I have judged him on his inexperience and disagree with his political views and will not be voting for him regardless of his race.
Jamie I’m in disappointed that you are using your show to voice your political racist views. Stick to advocating for all defendants regardless of the color of their skin.

Your last sentence really bothers me.
It insinuates that if Obama ISN’T elected as our next president it will ONLY be because he’s black.
If people don’t vote for Obama it will be because they’ve chosen to overlook his character and vote for the white guy simply because he’s white??

Martin Luther King didn’t ask for special treatment because he was black. He didn’t blame his loses and failings on his color. Maybe we should REALLY take a cue from him and NOT make this race about color.
If you support Obama support him for all that he stands for. I’m overlooking the color of both canidates, I suggest you do the same.

It seems odd to me that there is a great deal being made about the first “black man ” being nominated for the office of president.
perhaps we should all wait till that actually happens. Barrrack Obama is the first bi-racial candidate nominated for the office of president . To say anything else is an insult to the woman that gave birth to him and the white family that raised him. Mr obama is an intelligent educated person that seems genuine in attempts to help others but he is not “black”. It seems like old south rules calling anyone with black blood black and ignoring the people that actuallly made him the succesful man he is. I come from a mixed family and I find it offensive every time he’s referred to as “african american” . I guess his mother and all her sacrifices count for nothing. while some say he can be the first black president he can also be counted as the 44th “white man” to hold that office. He’s the better candidate,leave it at that.

I agree, and I voted for Obama, but what does that have to do with IN SESSION?

Your inference that if Obama does not win it will be due to color is troubling to me. I personally am planning to vote for Obama and I am not african-american. However, there are many individuals I know who support McCain. Not because of the color of his skin but because of his platform and beliefs. To make this election all about color is a disservice not only to America but to Barack Obama as well.

its so sad the american people have been abused two terms by the dishonest,selfish,greedy,self serving,rogish,hell-fired.deceitful..trust me i could go on and on..republican party. have the american people become glutons for punishment or do the adults need to go to school moreso than the chhidren? ignorance is not blissful anymore. bush has almost detroyed the world with his idiocrisy and greed with his sidekick cheney. lets try to salvage what we can america! i think mccain is worst than his conrads. his choice of v pres proves it for me! please for everybodys sake vote obama-bider. peace

Barack Obama has no character, please do not compare him to The Great Mr. King. How dare you suggest that if Obama don’t win in November, is because his is black, no its his policies. The reason he has gone this far is because he is black, the black community is voting for him because his is BLACK.

Obama is doing it all for him. He is a grandstander and spouter of empty messages.

The Republicans gave up their convention today so the hurricane could be in depth on the news. CNN used the whole afternoon to announce and discuss a teenager’s pregnancy many, many times. The time could have been used to show all the government agencies that are helping out during this hurricane and give comfort to those that are affected. I think your bias is showing, and we got alot of bull. To say it another way–”You say no bias and no bull: I think we got alot of bias and alot of bull.”

I am an American woman of some Native American, Caucasian, and Americans of African descent in my heritage (so-called African American) and I have always voted for the person. However, up until now all the politicians were Caucasian. I would no more vote for a person just because . . . than cut of my left foot. I pride myself of thinking outside of the box, get the facts, make up my own mind and then make the most intelligent choice. I have not decided yet but I do have serious questions regarding the selection of Sarah Palin.

It seems to me Mrs. Floyd that you seem to think that to vote againts Mr. Obama is to state that you are a racist. I feel that shows how racist you are. To not agree with his politics is not a sign a racism.

Obama has a speech,he is not leader,has never led anything of consequence,ivy league educated con man,don’t let them fool you folks,he will not lead us anywhere except into stagnation as an economy and a nation.vote McCain / Palin for a new and improved government that will be for the people.

Leave it to the esteemed Jami Floyd to point out the biggest problem with an Obama candidacy. The idea that the only way anyone would NOT vote for him is because of his color. In all Obama supporters eyes, there is no validity to the idea that if he wasn’t African American he wouldn’t have gotten as far as he’s gotten with his lack of experience, but, at the same time, if he isn’t elected it’s only because he’s black.

if the election is fair and not stolen–one dont have to worry about a thing–we all know the courts put gw in the white house—now let the people do the voting—-best of luck the the winner

The continuous stat on how many black men are in prison makes it seem as if it’s almost inevitable that a black man can succeed. But put it into perspective in comparison to this -

There are more young black men in college than in jail.

Just what we need a preaching president who has done nothing but want to be president! The guy is a fake, his wife is a fake and he’s just going to screw our country more than Bush!

Racism is alive and well in this country and the world. I know more people that will vote for McCain for no reason other than that they will not vote for a black man, even though they hate the war and believe McCain will not bring it to a close. As for me, I am one of those rare people (and I do mean rare, in my neck of the woods) that has never seen color. I see people. I am voting for the man who had the most difficult youth and overcame adversity, graduated with honors, and gave back to his community. This path leads to character. I will not vote for a man born with a silver spoon in his mouth, had to overcome nothing, goofed-off in school, and has supported and defended a president that has damn near destroyed this country. For me this election is not about experience, but rather who has the intellect and good judgement to make me and my family feel safe, once again.

Obama may be inexperienced and McCain may continually reference his Vietnam days but neither one has set forth a plan to help this country. All I hear is “I have a plan”, “I am for change”, etc…..anyone can get up and say that, what I would like to hear from either candidate is HOW they plan to implement what they are claiming. Unfortunately this election is like every other one, the politicians saying what they think the US citizens want to hear, in order to get elected.