Race has not been a major social issue in the country for over 20 years. With very rare exceptions, no one is denied housing, employment, an education, or even friendship solely on the basis of race anymore.

The alleged need for a 'national conversation' is a complete red herring.

But I agree with this much. Mr. Obama's race is, and should be, totally irrelevant (as should his association with a fairly typical loon like Rev. Wright). Instead, the electorate and the media should be focusing on his blatant and potentially disastrous socialist views. Those are actually much more deadly.