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I recalled this instance in American history after reading a New York Times article about widespread fears for Sen. Obama’s life in the black community, particularly from the religious sect. Some said they would vote for Sen. Hillary Clinton only because they don’t want Obama to become martyred (as was the fate that befell Martin L. King Jr., Malcolm X and Medgar Evers) by some raging lunatic outfit. This mind-set is particularly disturbing because it shows a lack of faith in the very God they claim to worship and devote their lives to. If they believe in God, then they know the future has already been planned out, and that Obama has to fulfill his divinely inspired destiny, whatever that may be. It’s actually quite ludicrous to refuse to support someone over what may or may not happen. That’s as backwards as it gets. That’s why the black community is in the condition it is in now. Never deny success to someone because of what someone else may do. When you live in fear of unseen forces, you deny yourself the blessings that may catapult you above that which may harm you or someone you love. The religious citizens featured in that article should know better. –terry shropshire

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