terrorist watch list...

this was my favorite headline today...even though it caused me grief...

"Mandela on Terrorist Watch list in U.S." read here

remember when MLK was often labeled a "communist?" it seems that anyone who fights for equality against the white majority suffers ridiculous categorizing...no amount of labeling or name calling to those in power has quite the same effect as labeling king or mandela...for instance, let's label bush a dumb-ass...or terrorist...

see, it's just not quite the same...he still retains his power and control (only god knows why) while mandela has to get an approved visa to visit this country...i was appalled when i read once that cheney voted against mandela's release...seriously? oh mandela is very dangerous...unites country...leads against oppression and domination...the only ones who perceive this is dangerous are those who stand to lose something - like power...

maybe it's this side of history that makes me cringe so much...i wonder if the nightly news will do a story on this...besides - what will amercians say anyway...