The T-Shirt

New Smyrna Beach Middle School, New Smyrna Beach, Florida.

A young middle school girl called racist by her classmates for wearing a pro-Sarah Palin t-Shirt.


This young girl was volunteering at the Republican Headquarters in New Smyrna Beach, Florida and the t-shirt was a gift from her fellow volunteers. She wore it to school, and was called a "racist" by fellow classmates. Ashleigh Jones said that some of her classmates were saying she was a racist because she wanted the Caucasian to win.

The t-shirt was a simple pink t-shirt, with "McCain - Palin 2008" on the back of the shirt.

Young Ashleigh Jones told her classmates that she was not a racist, that it was her opinion only and a matter of free speech. If young middle school students feel it is racist to want to vote for McCain - Palin, because you are voting for a caucasian, does this also spill over into those who will be actually voting?

I believe the election of our president should be based on his qualifications and ability to lead our nation, not the color of his skin. I too, am a "McCain - Palin" supporter, but not because John McCain is a caucasian. I support him because I believe he is the best qualified to lead our country, and serve as President. If you choose to vote for Mr. Obama or for Mr. McCain, do so for your belief in their ability to lead our nation, not because of race. Let's look well to our ballot, and cast our vote for the candidate who will serve the United States Of America and it's people without regard to self. I would ask that you vote for John McCain and Sarah Palin.