The nation's first black president sitting in the very seat that Ms Parks was arrested merely for occupying as a black person little more than a half century ago ... wow. Now THAT picture makes a statement. It is, indeed grounds for refection by thoughtful people.


And folks that aren't ... probably do not GET that. I understand.

"There’s a reason the Constitution begins “We the people . . .” rather than “We the unconnected individuals who couldn’t care less about one another . . . .” - Eugene Robinson