Democratic party unkind to blacks.(LETTERS)(FORUM)

From: The Washington Times (Washington, DC) | Date: August 17, 2003 | Copyright information

Byline: THE WASHINGTON TIMES

For years, the Democratic Party his portrayed itself as the friend of blacks and other racial minorities in America. Its leaders and supporters have proven adept at the art of historical sleight of hand, as they have convinced the vast majority of blacks with overwhelming success that they are civil-rights champions.

However, the "Information Age" has ushered in a new era of awareness for those who seek it, as the ubiquity of the Internet has delivered volumes of historical data right to one's fingertips. With this awareness, comes a new view ...

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