If Obama's comment is not offensive to those people in small town, I don't know what is going to offend them.  It is my believe that most white people are supporting Obama, because they don't want to be labeled that they are racist. Secondly, they don't consider Obama as a real Black man from this country.  Most blacks are supporting him because they don't have a candidate who will be acceptable to the white people.

No one really knows much about this guy except he is a good speaker and has received good education.  Waht major initiatives has he taken while he is in the Senate?  He avoided or voted with his party in most if not on all votes.  He is no different than any other politician. 

Why he fails to pay proper respect to the Flag.  Is this some sort of protest? 

Please don't select him at this time.  Let him prove himself before select him for the highest office in the world. Don't be fooled by his fancy talk.