It has become a serious platitude, at the point, to recount the recent problems created by President Obama due to his remorse-causing remark about the police acting “stupidly” in the arrest of Henry Gates.  Later, the president retracted his initial stance by essentially stating that he hadn’t weighed his words too wisely.  Speaking extemporaneously, as a president, is rarely a good idea.  Whether or not the media, the police department, or even the president is being to hard on himself is for people to decide for themselves.  At the very least, speaking on something that he admittedly knew little about, the president was not prudent.

Be that as it may, Mr. President made up for his mistake by apologizing and admitting to the wrong which he caused and apologizing (this is more rare than most collector’s items).  But the best thing that he did was countenance the suggestion made by Officer James Crowley’s suggestion that the three of them have a beer together to clear the air.  If the real fabric of the constitution was pounded out over pints by the forefathers, then why not grievances?  I remain optimistic that the White House will set up the meeting and that comraderie and understanding will happen over a cold one.  Beer…the great equalizer.  I only wish the President would drink a beer with yours truly.  Can anyone help me with that?