Seniors!
My apologies (thanks Sawyer!) the blog did not post earlier. Please read and be prepared to discuss this article tomorrow.
I will provide copies for you if you can't print out tonight! My bad. As you read think about rhetorical strategies and content. What do you think?
-Kavy
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/18/opinion/18rich.html?ref=opinion
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Race will always be considered a factor when it refers to politics. Now when we are considering the motives of some of these politicians actions that is a different story. When Governor McDonnell declared April as Confederate History Month, which did not include slavery which was a big aspect of the Virginia's history, the racist finger was pointed at McDonnell. He only then changed his statement that he had focused on issues he thought were more significant for Virginia, only after his black supporters began to question him. But what issue is more important that slavery? Slavery is a big part of our countries history but it is not the only thing apart of our country. For McDonnell's actions to be racist isn't fair, although he could of recognized slavery. Our country tends to make everything about race when sometimes race has nothing to do with it.
ReplyDeleteRace is considered a factor in most situations, and a big one is politics. One would consider Governor McDonnell as being racist because of his declaration of Confederate History Month in April. Had McDonnell included slavery as part of Confederate History month, he would no longer be considered a racist man seeing that slavery was a large part of Virginia's history. Once his African American supporters complained that is when he cleared up his statement so that they may understand. Although slavery was a huge part of history , there are other events that are just as important. I do not feel that McDonnell was racist at all, there could have been some small mention of slavery, but just because there wasn't that does not automatically make him a racist.
ReplyDeleteThere are several valid points presented in this article, though the author does it with evident sarcasm. There is this idea that allowing Confederates their own history month is irrational and stirs up alot of anger in individuals particular african americans. Confederates should not have their own month because only major events that affect a great majority and continue to hold relevance should be granted their own month. Confederates are believed to be an ally that exercised hate, and just because they personally believe this is right does not mean that the great majority feel the same way. This is evident with the current laws in place against racism of any kind, and the strive to equality that Americans have. But, racism does exists in politics, no matter how much any one trys to mask it. The individuals have just been very clever in their efforts to hide it. But, the authors' point is they are beginning to become more confident with their resentment as a result of the current president.
ReplyDelete-Lorina Kegler