N.C. Naacp head calls for blacks to ignore America's war with terrorism

USA Today page 8A | 9/20/01 | A.P.

[X918]

In Durham ,N.C.,local NAACP president Curtis Gatewood said African Americans SHOULD NOT fight for the United States because many of the companies of the World Trade Center discriminated against blacks,and "this is not the time to sacrifice our fathers ,sons,and brothers to a country that has not protected our rights."National President Kweisi Mfume said the remarks contradict the NAACP's position.

[X918]

Unbelievable but at the same time ,One can't help but wonder when this would happen.America's real racists show their colors.

[DWSUWF]

Give them enough rope to hang themselves...

[Tom_Busch]

Sickening!

[CatoRenasci]

This is a time for choosing.

This piece of sh*t has chosen.

Let no American forget.

[bulldog905]

Let's be fair. This was just one local yahoo spouting off his garbage.

Even Queasy M-fo-mo has repudiated him.

[drc43]

Good heavens..worse than I thought. No blacks worked at WTC?

No wonder they're upset.

[He Rides A White Horse]

Queasy thinks the money would better spent on "reparations".

[BearPaw1]

I think we should give them a one way ticket back to their own country.

[Oldeconomybuyer]

Local NAALCP heads don't spew the poll-tested spin out of the national headquarters - they are a window into the true feelings, agenda, and beliefs of the leadership. This group hates America.

[demlosers]

In Durham ,N.C.,local NAACP president Curtis Gatewood said African Americans SHOULD NOT fight for the United States because many of the companies of the World Trade Center discriminated against blacks,and "this is not the time to sacrifice our fathers ,sons,and brothers to a country that has not protected our rights."

National President Kweisi Mfume said the remarks contradict the NAACP's position.

Paragraph was confusing, This is better.

[kassie]

If this isn't a country they want to defend, they can hop a ship and head back to where ever ...

[aristeides]

I understand Black Entertainment Television's programming was objectionable the evening of Sept. 11. Can anybody tell me exactly what was wrong?

[Boxsford]

Disgusting remarks.

Sadly, as I was watching the towers come down, I remember my thoughts being, 'This is not enough for the American people to come together.' When people did come together, I thought I was wrong but it looks like after a little time has passed it has become true. It is scary to think what will it take for Americans to open their eyes.

[Boxsford]

Yes, I believe the NAACP in California really gave Barbara Lee hell for her lone vote. They stand with Bush and our military.

[Independent Lady]

"....to a country that has not protected our rights."

This Curtis guy is from North Carolina. Let me tell you, I've been too many of them get all the handouts from Social Services here in North Carolina for years on end, with no plan to find jobs. The local government also has to hire so many of them in order to not lose federal funding, no matter whether someone else is better qualified for the job at hand or not. I've seen it first-hand.

Now this piece of trash has the audacity to say this!! I'm curious to know if he only speaks for himself or for a larger number of the group!

[rebdov]

We heard the voices of the traitors from the Racists' convention in Durban. Unfortunately, quite a few of these US bashers sit in the House of Representatives. We are in a very sad state from within and without.

[N00dleN0gg1n]

Let's be fair. This was just one local yahoo spouting off his garbage. Even Queasy M-fo-mo has repudiated him.

"National President Kweisi Mfume said the remarks contradict the NAACP's position." I wouldn't exactly call that a "repudiation." His unwillingness to say anything stronger gives the appearance that his loyalty to other "black activists" is stronger than his loyalty to the country.

Hey Kweisi - which side are you on?

[Bill Rice]

Hmmmm, can we all say black MUSLIMS?

[SocialMeltdown]

Standard.

They want all the benefits of living in a western democracy but they don't want to contribute anything to support the system.

Gimme gimme gimme gimme gimme.

"I don't owe you nothing you racist mofo."