[A2J]

The problem is that he wished for a revised history that would have strengthened segregation.

Please, tell me, where forced integration has prospered Americans in general and blacks in particular?

It anything, it has lead to urban blight and suburban expansion, i.e., natural segregation.

[wcdukenfield]

The comment in reply No. 5 got it exactly right. I don't see this article as even a defense of Lott, but rather a discussion of the hypocracy and political demagoguery of the Left.

They've tolerated far worse comments and far worse intentions from Democrats for the last 50 years. They know that Lott is not a segragationist. They know he's not a racist. This is the usual race-baiting.

In short, the media claims moral outrage, but is very selective about - just like the article says.