It is interesting how people are yapping as if the United States has done absolutely no wrong in the world and this global anti-American sentiment comes from out of freak'n nowhere. The American pulse KNOWS it has a world community perception & deed problem.

Here's some controversial teachings from a pulpit:

___No sex before marriage
___Marriage is until death do you part
___No second marriages, while your first "spouse" still lives

Christians violate these WELL KNOWN teachings on a daily basis, but they don't stop going to church just because they disagree with those aspects of Christian teachings.

No one else has sat on their own church pew and heard something controversial coming from the pulpit? I find this odd.

Most religious leaders do indeed take the liberty of defying political correctness, even if the members in the congregation do not ...whether it's Jerry Falwell, Pat Robertson, John Haggie, or Jeremiah Wright.

Obama's mom is white, father black, has a sister whose father is asian and who is married to a Chinese-Canadian. This guy understands how it is to live a muti-culture environment.

People should understand that there is such anger in African America community especially those who went through the terrible times during the 60s, but most of us, like Barrack, who are new generation who have benefited from the struggle use the history as a way to bring racial reconciliation and be better citizens.

Already billions of dollars have been spent on the Iraqian war and thousands of lives have been lost to bring about democracy and the restoration of human rights, but as long as the three groups of people there remain divided, there will be no peace in sight.

Senator Obama should not have to defend himself against racial charged supporters, no more than the Republicans defend themselves against radically charged conservative talk show host, like Rush Limbaugh.. Obama's plan for change should not be minimized because of his race or what others do or say about him. I believe Hilary Clinton's failure to denounce that type of smear , just as John Mc Cain did several weeks ago, is a good look into her character Like the Bush administration, the Clinton's are about "Winning" ; that is all that matters. With that being said "Woe to the people.";you too may be expendable after the election.n

I will vote for Barack if he is the candidate, but I promise you this if Hillary is the candidate, I will vote for McCain. I would rather have four more years of war, then four more years of her and Bill.

Furthermore, I hope this is a lesson to the black community. Here is a man with great opportunities for not only the black community, but for everyone in this county and this pastor with his hatred and slanderous words could have destroyed this man's chance at being the first black president. Et to Brute?

Oh by the way for all of you people worried about the economy
If I remember rigth Bill Clinton did leave the cokie jar full when he
left office.

Quite to the contrary, one of the most essential issues in this campaign is the integrity, character, veracity, morals and beliefs of the candidates. This is especially in true with regard to the Democratic race as the candidates' positions on centrial issues are almost the same.

This issue surrounding Barack goes to the very heart of the man's integrity, character, veracity, morals and beliefs. The fact that he has been so closely integrated with such a narrow-minded, prejudiced spiritual advisor leads one to truly question whether Barack is morally and ethically qualified for our nation's highest elected position.

Perhaps the media, including Anderson Cooper, should spend more time investigating this issue to determine if Barack's "clear" denial of knowledge relating to his spiritual advisor's beliefs are true; or, as more likely, just the politically correct answer right now.

This is a critical issues to people of all races and religions. When you couple a man like Barak's preacher with L. Farakan, and have those two fanatics having influence over a presidential candidate, serious consideration must be given whether this is who we, the people of this country, really want as our president. I think not.

Also, those of you TALKING ABOUT THE ISSUES, CNN has a duty to cover this because it informs voters about Obama's judgment. I want to know what kind of events, especially those participated in voluntarily for two decades, have influenced the moral and character development of my presidential candidates.There are videos online of Rev. Wright hunching his podium while saying President Clinton screwed African Americans the way he did a certain intern. It's extremely harsh and revolting...that people, including Barack and Michelle, would subject their children to such. And I don't buy the claim that this is a sudden acting out of Rev. Wright. I can't believe that he hasn't had similar moments in the last 20 years. This is bad judgment on Barack's part.

And Wright's fundamental message may be historically correct pertaining to African American history. But there is a right way to discuss this sensitive history. Wright's way is divisive and perpetuates the problem. After watching Obama's campaign I can't believe he has been a part of this organization for two decades. I feel incredibly let down. Together with his wife's remarks, his refusal to wear the American pin or place his hand over his heart during the pledge or anthem, this makes Obama's patriotism look dim compared to McCain, a war veteran and POW. The general election will look like an elder war hero running against a young anarchist.