Reply #129: I agree with some of what the post says.

[JDPriestly]

The basketball coach and Dr. Feelgood language sound racist to me although they may not be intended as racist.

There are a lot of very positive reasons to vote for Edwards.

I have, however, been very troubled as I walk my precinct by the fact that many voters are considering race, age and gender issues more than the really important issues such as the candidate's view on the economy, health care, the War in Iraq and the environment.

How sad it is to see Democrats, 40 years or more after the Civil Rights struggle so divided by race, age and gender. This is discouraging.

We can do better -- as John Edwards says.

John Edwards as made it clear that he does not judge a person by their race, age and gender and does not want to be judged by his race, age and gender. I agree with him on that. As an older woman, I have faced quite a bit of discrimination in my life. I want to see it end.

It is just as discriminatory to vote for a person based on race, age or gender as it is to vote against them on those bases. So close your eyes and ears (if you hear race, age or gender in voices) and read what they are saying. Be color, age and gender blind when you vote, please, if you can.