Skinheads Plotted Assassination, Racial Killing Spree

[Guest]

White Supremists planned Obama assassination And a killing spree at a black school.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27416974/

The good news is that the plot was discovered in time to prevent a catastrophe. The bad news is what about the plots they don't discover? The fact is hate and racisim is alive and well unfortunately. These two are not alone in the way they feel. I often hear how far we have progressed. Have we really though? Elections are tough enough. It is a sad state of affairs when a candidates skin color is an issue.

Laura

[Guest Drew]

that really is sad. i guess these things never really die..racism, bigotry and what not. the really sad thing is that it will probably always be like this, there will always be people who can't let go of the bigotry.

[Guest Nekomata]

I'm simply astounded... god bless America. /sarcasm off

[Guest Sheila]

I was shocked when I read the news. I blame the parents as this is more than likely these kind of people learn their hateful ways. So sad that we still have not gotten over hate and prejudice against our fellow Americans, or all people for that matter. I'm at a loss for words................

[Guest julia_d]

It's terribly sad that in the 21's century these old hatreds still fester on. Obviously as a species we aren't taking the steps we need to eradicate them. Sadly these "white supremacists" don't make these kinds of plots and carry out violent acts for fun. In their warped way they are doing what they believe they must, whether by clan brainwashing or a deeper held belief that they are in some way threatened by people of a different colour or orientation. They are prepared to die for those beliefs if necessary. There is something deeper than just the apparent hate of somebody because of the colour of their skin, that's just an excuse probably generated in the media because they don't want to expos the real issues behind this hate.. Because there will be underlying reasons (real or perceived) there will be some kind of eventual solution for any politician with the guts to ask, look and listen to what those grievances really are. Obama may be the man to do it, or maybe not.

I'm not American so all I really know is from talking to my friends on the internet and watching the news. There is a situation brewing. A very bad situation.

Unfortunately if Obama wins this election there will be more and more of these kinds of plots, and more innocent people will die. He is what America needs, and at the same time right now the one thing it doesn't. I'm a little puzzled about what the Democrats were thinking with their choice of candidates to be honest. they seemed to be under the impression that they could put a tupperware box up for election and it would win.. Vote for them and either way you will be making history. Americans politically look to be a pretty conservative bunch who don't really like challenging the internal status quo or rocking the boat too much. I don't think they like being given a choice of writing history or writing history.. McCain win.. only because he is an ordinary candidate who will appeal to the Americans who don't like rocking that boat too much.

We have had some fine words, and some nasty accusations from both sides.. On balance Obama has been the more polite and respectful candidate. He has tried to keep the campaign on issues not personality.. but at the end of it all the only statesman I have seen on the news is GW (and he has been a revelation these last couple of months. I just thought he was a joke until now)

It's all very sad that the victims always have nothing to do with, and are no way to blame for the causes of the violence.

[Guest Alicia]

Not really unexpected.