Obama, Gates & Crowley - Where Are The Adults?
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Before I begin, let me state that I am not writing this article to put blame on any of the participants involved in what I would like to call the ‘Beer Summit’. But more of an observation of what happened after the incident that has made this entire fiasco border on insanity.
First of all let me state that I voted for President Obama. My feeling at the time was that he was the best candidate for the position. I also supported the President in the decisions he has made in trying to get our country out of a financial mess that has affected all Americans. But when the President of the United States of America gets on national television and states that the actions of the police were stupid, without knowing all of the facts, it makes one wonder.
This man is supposed to represent all Americans regardless of race or nationality. Is his presidency so void of other problems that he has the time to mend race relations between two people — one black, one white — that, in my opinion, acted improperly? Does our President have the time to sit down with both men to have a beer thinking that all will be well over a glass of suds?
This matter should be left in the hands of the local government to decide who acted properly or not. Was the arrest justified or not? Were the parties involved both to blame for an incident that got out of hand? Whatever the case, the locals should have handled it, not the President.
Maybe all three of these individuals are in need of some adult supervision.
This is my personal opinion.
What do you think?
3 Comments
Zachary
August 1st, 2009
at 6:15pm
I think you’re right about how the fed gov’t shouldn’t have a hand in it. That’s my issue with the current administration is it appears they’re trying to have their hand in too much of what goes on in my life. I want them to protect me and that’s about it.
the oracle
August 4th, 2009
at 11:28am
Perhaps the President was a bit quick with his words, but I’m sure he comes from a much different perspective than you or I
I have been in places with black friends, and have seen them hassled by police for doing nothing different than any other person in attendance.
I also think that police should have some idea of the neighborhoods they are called to proterct. That means that some idea of the occupants of the area would be in order.
The professor is rather well known in Cambridge, and you might think that an informed policeman might have seen his picture somewhere along the way. Even if this was not so, the recounts of the incident show the officer was probably out of line (IMO) as I believe that the police are supposed to give a citizen the benefit of the doubt, unless otherwise shown.
As to the President and the summit, once the comment was made, it was something that simply had to be remedied - it could not be left alone, by either side.
I do think that perhaps the question was an improper one, as such small squabbles are truly beneath holders of any national office. But people look to the President as a sane voice in a room full of idiots.
Amy
September 21st, 2009
at 9:46am
The government and the president should keep their noses out of everyday life. They have been pushing and pushing to spend money to “boost the economy”, make regulations forcing car companies to build more efficient cars at their own expense, and force everyone to buy health insurance. From my government I want one thing: the protection of justice. Keep me safe from terrorists/wars and uphold a court system. Possibly create tax incentives for people to work harder, earn an education, buy health insurance, donate to charities and scholarship funds, and be better people in general. Other than that, they should stay out of it.