Public Servant?

It was a rare moment on the Obama campaign. Three black men and two white women began interrupted Obama’s campaign speech in St Petersburg, Florida. The group held up a sign and began to yell “What about the black community”.



In protest of the group’s heckling, the audience began to yell. “Yes we can.” (Yes, we can what?)After calming down the audience Obama asked the group to wait till the end and he will address their concerns. A campaign worker then went over and took the sign (which I believe was totally wrong) and Obama with his Mr. Grinch like grin started his speech again.

During question and answer time the men were allowed to speak about their concerns. They charged Obama with ignoring critical issues that has affected the black community like Hurricane Katrina and the killing of Sean Bell. Obama then began to defend his position by stating that he immediately sent out statements regarding these issues.

The hecklers were not pleased and said he ignored the issues. Obama responded by telling the young man that he does not like the way he handled the situations then maybe he need to run for office.

A democracy is by the people and for the people. Or so they say .... If the people feel there needs are not being met they have every right to confront the people that have been put in place to serve the people. For Obama to tell the guy “if you don’t like the way I handled it them maybe you should run” was WRONG! We live in a state where public servants are here to serve their ego and own personal gain.