Is anyone surprised to see Rep. Cynthia McKinney (D. - Of Course) resorting to the race card after being accused of punching a Capitol Police officer yesterday?
You've heard of DWB (Driving While Black)? Well now there's BICWB (Being In Congress While Black).
Her lawyer, James W. Myart Jr., said, "Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney, like thousands of average Americans across this country, is, too, a victim of the excessive use of force by law enforcement officials because of how she looks and the color of her skin."
"Ms. McKinney is just a victim of being in Congress while black," Myart said. "Congresswoman McKinney will be exonerated."
McKinney's attorney presumably speaks on her behalf. Unfortunately, this sort of knee-jerk racial wolf-crying is so predictable it's hardly noteworthy. Will any of Rep. McKinney's fellow Democrats say anything to condemn this ugly appeal to race? Doubtful.
Others:
Michelle Malkin
The Washington Post
She will probably get away with this ridiculous behavior 'because she is black'. Political correctness is a sickness that is ruining this country. The truth cannot be spoken anymore. I think she should be charged if she hit this officer. She has done things like this before and avoids paying the price. People like her are so phony I don't know how they live with themselves. She knows she is lying...about the black thing. She knows that has nothing to do with anything. It sure comes in handy though.
Comment by Anita Salsedo — April 1, 2006 @ 6:44 pm April 1, 2006