Going forward, the macaroni was good, but the beans were salty. In other words, I appreciate your delivery, but it still wasn't up to my standards.

Faith, Race and Politics have never quite mixed. So when Senator Barack Obama gave his speech ‘challenging us on race’, it was not at all surprising to hear all the cherry pickers ‘pickin’ & ‘a choosin’ what they liked and what they didn’t like.

America, there’s a lot to be said about someone having the courage to speak the truth in this arrogant nation, in order to move forward. Let’s try to be gracious.

And to the news anchors, who piece-mealed Barack’s speech by mentioning the 8 American flag display behind him and the hidden premise for the presidential like platform chosen. I have to say this..."I got more out of reading the speech than watching it. However, now that I have seen it, it only exemplifies the adage ”dress for the job you want!” enuf said!

They also mentioned that although Barack delivered an inspiring speech, he still didn’t denounce Rev. Jeremiah Wright. My question is, did Senator John McCain denounce his supporter, Rev. John Hagee who made rousing remarks that “Hurricane Katrina was an act of God, and said 'when you violate God's will long enough, the judgment of God comes to you. Katrina is an act of God for a society that is becoming Sodom and Gomorrah reborn. " or what about denouncing McCain's supporter, Pastor Rod Parsley for his remarks on urging a Christian war to destroy the “false religion” of Islam?

I urge you to look at the broader picture America. This isn’t grade school, “you ditch your friend, I’ll ditch mine and we can all be buddies". It’s about unity and NOT looking pass someone’s differences and beliefs, but getting to know them!

Think for a second...night after night, the news media…all stations using all methods of delivery, prove their priorities when it comes to coverage. Whatever’s popular, whatever’s incendiary, whatever commands attention….gets aired. Most beneficial or favorable coverages are usually just excerpts for entertainment; the real stories are almost always sensational and played over and over again. There are no gag rules in the media...no suppression...and the only moderation that I see is when they're mentioning the casualties of the war in Iraq.

Politically, Senator Barack Obama has not only raised the bar….he has set the bar. Americans, there’s a connection here. Can’t you see it... or are we so caught up in the conservative way of preserving measured change for the enhancement of a particular people?

Barack Obama transcends color…and with us not only as his supporters, but also contributors in this great land of America, we can all absolutely unite!

Jim Wallis, author of “The Great Awakenings” said Barack’s speech was a test of him, but after the speech…it is a test of us.”

Let’s turn the page people.