Indeed the election of President Obama has seemed to divide our nation regarding race.  However, what it's actually done is bring the "closet" racists out from the shadows.  There have been millions of racial slurs against President Obama posted on various sites.  Some of those sites,  it seems, are dedicated to giving racists a forum for spreading their hatred.  Some, Xavier, attempt to use this forum to vent their anger toward African-Americans and President Obama as our first Black President.  Then, when those persons are confronted on their slurs and degrading comments they accuse others of having "thin skins."  Refusing to accept racist and hateful comments doesn't represent having a "thin skin."  It represents having a semblance of human decency. While President Obama is appealing for a "ramping down" of violence and violent rhetoric, you, Sir, and others continue and even escalate your hateful speech.  I find that very, very sad for our nation.  Have you no decency?