Comments on: Cincinnati Prejudice

By: R. Williams

R. Williams — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:18:05 +0000

I agree with Salem Hardware’s right to free speech and if he wants to put someting up that you might feel is racist, tough crap for you. I guess racism is all relative, isn’t it? And you people who try and be sooooo politically correct that you can’t see past the ends of your noses, quite frankly, make me sick!!! It’s you and the same type of people as yourselves that will turn this country into something that we won’t recognize anymore. Good luck on turning it into The Socialist States of America!!!!!

By: SOMANYPATRIOTSNOW

SOMANYPATRIOTSNOW — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 22:48:29 +0000

Salem Hardware certainly was on the right track with their sign! The sign remains up inside their store for people to remember the days before socialism. Obama played the Black Card to get elected. Now he want’s to kill our kids through abortions. Pro-Murder obama. The world would have been a better place if a mother would have aborted him… Oh well-

By: black power

black power — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 01:52:59 +0000

we all have the freedom of speech but you don’t have to say it aloud and hurt other peoples feelings you racist….

By: Neal Watzman

Neal Watzman — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 02:02:11 +0000

Patriot, I would drink some Koolaid, unfortunately, I try to avoid drinking stuff with as much sugar as is in Koolaid. But then, that’s not all that germane to the issue at hand.

I guess we just disagree, and that’s OK. I don’t see President-Elect Barack Obama as a candidate with policies destined to fail. As you can imagine, I voted for him, and am hopeful that he can bring some positive change to our nation, that I believe needs it.

As to Salem Hardware, Patriot. Look, I am not complaining about their right to freedom of speech. That is indeed one of the great things about our country. On the other hand, I respectfully disagree with the sign and its implications that is the point of this blog post. This is my blog, and in my article I am stating my opinion that the Salem Hardware sign (which is not there now) is racist. My opinion, that is all.

The electorate of these United States has spoken, electing Barack Obama as the next President of our great nation. I understand that you may not like that, Patriot. But we live in a democracy and the man is our next President.

If you don’t like that, work with the people that can help you bring about the change you desire. Oppose him, create a dialog. But please. Quit the name calling.

By: Patriot

Patriot — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 23:19:08 +0000

Why is it when someone doesnt share your views you call them ignorant or hate mongers? Your arrogance is amazing…ignorance is millions of people voting for a candidate because he is black and not for his experience or track record. If Barack Obama was a white man, he wouldnt have even been considered. 94% of Blacks in america voted for him and thats not racism??? pleeeease…………….If the gentleman at Salem Hardware wants to practice his “Freedom of speech” then it’s his right, you don’t get to choose his ideas and beliefs, he does! Suck it up…Besides, I have to suck it up for at least the next four years, while some unexperienced smooth talking politician (Obama Clinton) (who you so called “Educated”people fell for) turns our country upside down with his socialistic, proven to fail, agenda while at the same time blaming George Bush for his own failures(4 more years of blame)………………..Change is coming alright, so go drink some more Koolaid!

By: catty

catty — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:12:31 +0000

This country still has a long way to go. I was fearful of the ignorance and hatred that I saw before the election. I’m downright disgusted by the trash I’m hearing and seeing since the election. Where are these people’s shame?

By: Greg Wissman

Greg Wissman — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 20:27:12 +0000

Saw the article in the paper awhile back and just today saw the sign Obama bin lying on their sign. What’s the implication? That Obama and Osama are the same, in cahoots? It seems that “Country first” only pertains to when it’s your candidate that wins? So much for “family values” and so much for any business I would have sent their way!

By: Neal Watzman

Neal Watzman — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 14:01:36 +0000

I can’t imagine the other businesses in the neighborhood are onboard with that prejudice of a neighbor. Salem Gardens is a great place to gather and has been an outstanding member of that area for ages.

By: jdub

jdub — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 13:14:15 +0000

These hardware people are not only ignorant but hurting other businesses in the area. Makes you wonder, since the “lawnmower” place next door is on board with this nonsense, what about Ulmer’s, Salem Gardens, Angilo’s? I won’t patronize any business in the area any longer. Also, might want to check out whitecincinnati.com, of which salem hardware is a proud sponsor.

By: Neal Watzman

Neal Watzman — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 20:08:35 +0000

@Anonymous, you are quite correct. Vandalism is no appropriate than the offensive sign that is there. Whether that includes “papering” a property or stealing a sign.

Neither prejudice, hatred, or vandalism should be a part of the democratic process.