Being a Harvard professor is no guarantee that one has common sense. For example, Henry L. Gates Jr. launched a tirade of insults toward a policemen who simply asked him for identification to complete an investigation of a possible break-in at Gates’ own home.
A rational person would show an ID, thank the policeman for his concern and prompt response and do the same for the neighbor who reported the suspected break-in.
President Barack Obama acted stupidly when he accused the police of “acting stupidly.” Later, the president said he could have “calibrated” his words differently.
He should have done more than calibrate; he should have refrained from speaking publicly at all concerning this incident.
His part in the “war of words” was the height of stupidity.
William H. Bell
Dothan
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