deeples

And when I say “vicious”, I mean it. Mean words. Low blows. I think we were even mocking one another at one point.

I could not believe he could be so naive as to think this ad was truly intended to be respectful and generous and honoring of MLK, Jr.

I could not believe he didn’t see it as racist and condescending – a nauseating pat on the head for the wittle boy on his wittle special day.

He could not believe that I insisted on seeing it as evil, instead of an acknowledgment of the importance of the day.

He could not believe that I wouldn’t just drop it and agree to disagree.

I couldn’t.

SEE THE AD HERE

I thought it was bigoted. I thought it was patronizing.

I came to work today and people were talking about the ad – and I found that like Kory and me, people were distinctly divided on the subject. People either clearly saw this as under-handed or clearly saw it as respectful and classy.

So, where do you fall?

Also, there is a very interesting discussion about Obama going on at Blue Girl in a Red State’s site.

Check it – HERE.