It's Your Character Rev. Wright

Now Rev. Jeremiah Wright isn’t running for president, but with the amount of media coverage he gets you would think he was. After being dropped by Sen. Obama, and retiring from his church, Rev. Wright has stepped back into the spotlight this time saying that criticism surrounding his fiery sermons is an attack on the black church. No, I don’t think so. Any criticism you’re receiving is because you’re an idiot. Sure you’re entitled to your opinion, but you were saying that the government was responsible for 9/11.

Because of the controversy Wright has rejected those who have labeled him unpatriotic. "I served six years in the military, does that make me patriotic? How many years did (Vice President Dick) Cheney serve?" Wright went on about the good deeds and community service done by his church. Alright, that’s great; I don’t think anyone is knocking that. The only thing I think anyone has an issue with are the fiery words that came out of Wright’s mouth. Wright also added that church and family members have served in the military, fighting in areas like Afghanistan and Iraq, though he added their being sent over a lie.

Alright fine, let’s say we got it wrong; there were no weapons of mass destruction, we made a huge mistake. But, the minds and hands capable of causing the destruction of 9/11 are still over there. As much as we want the war to end, it’s being fought to keep everyone here in America safe. So yes brings the troops home, but if we’ve made a mistake in being over there, let’s no leave without cleaning up the mess. We can’t fix the evil in the world, we can’t rid the world of war and terrorism, and America can’t go and try to fix the problems of the world. But perhaps we can try to say that we had the safety of others in mind.

So fine Rev. Wright, say what you will. America isn’t perfect, it can’t be perfect, and I know that. But don’t make this about race. That shouldn’t be an issue anymore. It shouldn’t be the card dealt when someone receives criticism. Dr. King said, “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” I think we’re there, so it’s not the color of your skin, it's your character Rev. Wright.