Yes, we can.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Let me be clear.If Obama said, "I've invited Warren and other community leaders from a around the spectrum on the issue to begin a dialog," I'd have no problem with that. But selecting him for a position of honor in a public ceremony is beyond simply having a dialog.

[Motorboat Cruiser]

Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

Let me be clear.If Obama said, "I've invited Warren and other community leaders from a around the spectrum on the issue to begin a dialog," I'd have no problem with that. But selecting him for a position of honor in a public ceremony is beyond simply having a dialog.

And I don't disagree that, on the surface, it is insulting, especially to the people who have worked tirelessly for this cause. I just think there is a bigger picture at play here. I understand the immediate reaction of "how dare he?" but I surely don't think Obama did this for the purpose of insulting people, do you? I think he sees this as a small but important first step towards breaking down the ideological barriers that have divided this nation. Weaken those barriers a little and you might actually have an opportunity to get things done.

Upon further reflection, that round table discussion isn't even possible, as long as people are so entrenched in their positions that they are unwilling to even take a seat at that table. Perhaps this move gets them to consider taking that seat.