Yesterday you read here nationally syndicated black columnist Clarence Page expressing amazement that over 10% of African—Americans had wandered off the plantation of liberal thinking by voting for Bush. 
 
Today a female African—American columnist lamely tries to explain her lack of elation at the dazzling success of another African—American female among blacks in general and black women in particular.  Jealousy?  Nope. 
 
Apparently by committing the unpardonable sin of casting her lot with the dreaded Republican President George W. Bush, Ms. Rice not only scooted off the plantation she denied she was ever on it——she "forgot where (she) came from."
 
Uh, no.  She remembered that "hard work and perseverence" coupled with her talent enabled her to think independely of the victim mentality, thus bringing her success.  And that should make her a role model for everyone.
 
Ethel C. Fenig    11 22 04