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Race:
A full .01% of human DNA codes for skin color. Black people evolved in tropical climates, hence the melanin to protect from the sun's UV.
White people evolved in northern climates-less solar UV, therefore less melanin. If there were no pigments in our skin, it'd be a creamy white, whether one's ancestors were from Africa or Norway.
Fortunately, evolution doesn't work that way. Humanity is a mosaic of colors and cultures. We Americans are damn lucky to have that mosaic contributing to this Nation we call home.
If a man with melanin in his skin cells gets the Democratic nomination, he has my unwavering support.
Gender:
Less than 100 years ago, women got the right to vote. Today, a woman has a very real chance of becoming President. As the old commercials said "You've come a long way"(Yeah, it was a cigarette ad-but you get my drift). Throughout history women have proven their ability to lead a nation. Perhaps ours? We'll see. If a woman gets the Democratic nomination, she has my unwavering support.
As Democrats, we can't lose. Either way history will be made. It's a good time to be alive!
As an aside, I posed this question to my VERY redneck brother-in-law. His answer: "I'd vote fer the N 'fore I'd vote fer the B". At least it's a start, I think.
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