I am not a fan of Christopher Hitchens and I hate the tone here. But, he has a point. The Civil Rights Act, after all, was not welcomed unanimously 40 years ago. Yes, we have come a long way, but let’s be clear about how ingrained race and racism are in the American past and in Americans’ lives.

Barack Obama’s victory didn’t magically eliminate America’s problems and enemies. – By Christopher Hitchens – Slate Magazine.