[TheRealThing]

To suggest that Robert Kennedy did not understand that a white man shot a black man who led a movement to gain black men and women the full recognition and rights of American citizens is a stretch. His speech was intended to attempt a measured response grounded in common humanity and respect for country. Barack Obama, regarded as America's first black President, is in a position to speak a bit differently than Bobby Kennedy, not better or more poignantly, but differently.

Those who actually take the time to read Bobby's speech will see that your assertions in the post prior, are what constitutes any sort of stretch. Bobby mentioned the fact that MLK's assassin was white. But like his brother JFK, he emphasized service, sacrifice and prayer for the good of our country, as well as the family of MLK. Then, something just over 3 minutes later, Bobby's speech concluded. It was masterful, to the point, and so profound that people like you quote it still today.

Then comes Obama, who in his epic humility only mentions himself a mere 45 times while droning on and on for 40 minutes about how bad white people are. That's 40 mind you, 13 times longer than Bobby Kennedy's speech and infinitely more self absorbed. 189 days to go.