] The NAACP received a letter from the White House three ] weeks ago declining the invitation because of scheduling ] conflicts and thanking them for understanding. ] ] The letter was signed by presidential scheduler Melissa ] Bennett. I hope to God the African-American voters don't turn the other cheek. I like the last paragraph best: "White House spokesman Jim Morrell said Wednesday that the president has spoken about "equal opportunity and equal rights for all Americans" in many public places." i.e. words /= actions |