What Al Sharpton understands all too well, and many mormons turn the other way from, is that racism STILL exists in the LDS church!Look around Salt Lake City! I worked at the Salt Lake International Airport 22 years. When a black (African American), person walked through the airport they stuck out like a sore thumb. Ever been to L.A.? Chicago? New York? Minneapolis? Detroit? Denver? Dallas? Kansas City? Seattle? There is much more balance, and acceptance. Ever wonder why pro basketball players don't want to play in Utah? Ever wonder why Donyell Marshall left a competitive playoff team to join a team who's record was one of the worst in the NBA? And take a paycut to boot? If you're not white, have hair above the collar (males), or have any facial hair, beware! If that isn't cultic, or racist I don't know what is. As far as Al Sharpton coming here I think it was mistake for him. It was like he was apologizing in a subtle way by coming here to meet with quote "LDS leaders." He has nothing to apologize for. Is this not a country of free speech? Was not this country's declarartion and its laws founded on the Bible? Isn't that what Al was saying about Mitt? To most of the world, for Americans not to believe in the God of the Bible is un-American. However, as we who live here know, our country is so far from following God that it is ripe for judgment. I wish there were more men of integrity in this country that would stand up for the truth like Al Sharpton did with Mitt. Truth is never popular. Why do you think Jesus was so hated, and crucified? He told people what they were-- WICKED! They couldn't handle the truth! to qoute Jack Nicholson, from "A Few Good Men." The fact that Mormons, and the media wanted an apology from Al is a pretty good clue he was on to something. It makes vomit to think about the stunt Eileen Walker pulled a few years ago by DEMANDING an apology from the people of Nauvoo for persecuting the Mormons and driving them out. The audacity. Her day of judgment is coming. As she judged Illinois so she will be judged.
