>> I know you want to believe that there is no racism when it comes to this black president, but wanting to believe doesn't change it at all<<

Now why would you say that? I have never denied that racism still exists. I HAVE said things are getting better, if my grandson's generation (he & his friends) are any indication. If I know there is still racism, and there surly is, the President, being half black is sure to have a share of racism in the attitdes of some towards him.