Is this what Dean meant about civil rights?

DemDogs

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Sat Oct-04-03 08:36 PM
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Is this what Dean meant about civil rights?

The Washington Post reported on Dean going to Howard University:
"one student asked if Dean would be willing to choose a black running mate. The governor demurred, saying it is too early for him to name possible vice presidential candidates. Another student wondered what Dean might do to lessen the number of African Americans in prison. Dean warned that "we can't get all weepy and liberal about this," but promised to treat substance abuse as a medical issue, rather than a "criminal problem."

We can't get all weepy and liberal about this? What does that mean?

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billbuckhead

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Sat Oct-04-03 08:41 PM
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1. He means he's not ready for prime time

There are almost no minorities in Vermont so they are outside of his worldview.

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unfrigginreal

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Sat Oct-04-03 08:46 PM
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3. Really?

What part of his statement do you disagree with? Or, better yet, why don't you spell out what you think that Dean was saying?

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Rowdyboy

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Sat Oct-04-03 08:46 PM
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2. Here's the whole article

Sounds like an interesting speech

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A41684-2003Oct3.html

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Punkingal

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Sat Oct-04-03 09:05 PM
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4. Dupe....

I'm locking this thread.

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