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Old 07-30-2009, 01:05 AM   #32
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Originally Posted by RedHeadGal View Post
I wasn't playing any card at all, and I was speaking more literally than rhetorically. What I meant is that it seems Gates's reaction was understandable, and I would expect many in his situation to react with anger and frustration (as I understand the facts in this case). I can particularly imagine such a reaction from the more libertarian, gun(g)-ho 2nd amendment types. All of which I say in a nonjudgmental way anyway.

I wasn't commenting on Obama's remarks (which I realize are the subject of this thread) because I don't really care what he said. This topic is useful if we want to discuss race relations, but the political ramifications for Obama is a detour not relevant to that discussion.
In the which case I repeat my question: you think Gates' behavior toward the officer is excusable because he was tired?
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