New Virginia Project writes...........EXCUSES

New Virginia Project writes........... So far, it has been Crowley and Gates who have remained the most civilized within their respective interviews and while they have different opinions their statements have been mild in comparison to the rhetoric I've heard from both sides of this debate.
EXCUSE ME??? The only reason that we are having beer summits is because Professor Gates was anything but civilized in his initial "interview" by the officers.

New Virginia Project writes...........President Obama took the lead in this incident after putting himself front and center in this debate. He, along with Crowley and Gates in my opinion have put themselves above the political and racial divide that has engulfed this debate.
EXCUSE ME??? He didn't take the lead. He was backed into the beer summit in order to heal the wounds caused by the self inflicted "stupidly" comment. He had no choice but to try and cover his behind.


New Virginia Project writes...........The past is the past and from what most can tell everyone at the table this evening know that in order to move out of the past we have to look at the future of our country.
EXCUSE ME???The problem with the rhetoric is that Crowley was looking forward. He did not see a black man. He saw an angry racist causing a scene. That angry racist does not think the past is the past. He thinks the present is the past.


New Virginia Project writes...........As a deputy, I rely on my brothers and sisters for backup and I definitely don't need help from Rush Limbaugh or Glenn Beck.
EXCUSE ME??? As a deputy, maybe you should give a little back-up to your brothers and sisters, from an attack by the President before he even before he knows the facts.

Black Female Obama Supporting Cop, say she won't vote for him next time.

Black Sergeant supports arrest 100%

Sgt.Crowley & Sgt. Lashley

Sgt. Leon Lashley, a police sergeant, who is African American, says the he agrees withthe arrest of Professor gates 100%. He said Gates reaction was stranger than it should have been. I guess he made his comments WITH the facts, not like ultra liberal President Obama. See AP story here