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Obama Calls Cop Who Arrested Harvard Scholar
In an effort to put a lid on the controversy that continues to swirl around his earlier remarks, President Barack Obama Friday called the white police officer who arrested a prominent Harvard scholar.
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WASHINGTON (July 24, 2009)--President Barack Obama has called the white policeman who arrested black Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr.
The president says he believes the sergeant to be an outstanding police officer.
The president said Friday that he continues to think both the officer, Sgt. James Crowley, and Gates overreacted during the incident, but Mr. Obama also faulted his own comments.
Making an impromptu appearance at the daily White House briefing, Mr. Obama told reporters: "I could've calibrated those words differently."
The president caused a stir when he said at a prime-time news conference earlier this week that police in Cambridge, Mass., had "acted stupidly" by arresting Gates.
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Posted by: Jo
Location: Hill County
on Jul 26, 2009 at 04:21 PM
I don't drink either and that offer struck me as "distasteful" especially coming from the highest office of the USA. If I heard right, it was my understanding that the President had to quit smoking, as that would be a "bad example", which I agree, but I consider alcohol FAR WORSE than a nicotine cigerette. Smoking "mainly" hurts the person doing the smoking, but alcohol affects the brain, nervous system & many other vital body systems and can cause an intoxicated person to injury/kill others. Alchohol has lots of ill effects & ramifications-it is TOXIC (hence in"toxic"ated).As a parent, I don't consider that a good example for our young people, after all "alcohol" is the world's oldest known DRUG. I hope our people in leadership don't have too many...what if we have a crisis & need clear thinking? Pro 31:4-5 It is not for kings,O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink: Lest they drink, and FORGET THE LAW, AND PERVERT THE JUDGMENT of any of the afflicted.
Posted by: Steve
Location: Robinson
on Jul 25, 2009 at 11:34 PM
Guess What, The Black President Reacted Just Like Any Other Black Person With A Chip On Their Sholder,,,,,,,,,,, Play The Race Card !!! Its Ok Fo Him To Call A White Officers Stup'id And Gets Away With It !!! If You Dont Agree With Me,,, Just Come Over And Have A Beer With Me And We Will Talk About IT! Well Guess What,,, I Dont Drink And I Think That Remark By The President Was STUPID !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This So-Called President Really Is Showing His True Colors !!! Next Thing You Will Know,,, Jessie, Al, And The New Black Panther Party Will Show Up And Make Things Right.
Posted by: anonymous
Location: waco
on Jul 25, 2009 at 09:43 AM
Another example of how THIS government is trying to police every move of every citizen of this country. This was a city issue & Mr. Obama didnt have all the facts to begin with. He put his nose where it didnt belong. The article I read on this matter stated the homeowner became beligerant & refused to show ID. The police officer was just following procedure. If that were my home, I would be glad they were doing their job. They could have been stopping a burglary in progress. All he had to do was cooperate and be civilized! Police officers put their lives on the line everyday & deserve our respect! Mr. Obama made a very poor choice to get involved & make this about race!! This country is getting deeper in trouble with this administration. Too many poor choices are being made!
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