First African American President

[ProSense]

32. Here's the thing:

"Black friends that have actually traveled to Africa have told me that the people there considered them Americans. "

In this country they're still black. In the context of the OP, "African American" meant black American, specifically related to the dynamics in this country.

The comment in question isn't simply about the use of the term "African American." It's about dismissing the notion that anyone should be offended because blacks are treated differently ("... I'm supposed to be offended because our skin color is slightly similar...I do not feel "personal" pain because someone whose skin hue is slightly similar to mine might face some criticism.&quot

You see: What's all the fuss about because the President was disrepected?

Not only that: "...it's insulting that so many DU'ers assume that."

You DUers making a big thing out of nothing!!! Just because he's black? Pffft!

This is not about having black friends.