"Is race "still a troubling aspect of our society?" Maybe so. But what is troubling about this incident, in particular, is that the President of the United States jumped to the conclusion that a white police officer "acted stupidly" in arresting his friend and fellow African-American, and expressed that view to millions of Americans even though (as he admitted) he had little knowledge of the facts. It is hard to see how that could be "part of [his] portfolio" or how it could contribute to racial understanding.
A simple "I goofed" would have sufficed. Obama's elaborate self-justification will only serve to extend the life of the controversy. " [Power Line]
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