This is an insult to the progress we’ve made

Don Lemon was WRONG on this. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ 09088c3f4509d620ca5ad95dcbb462cb ~/AARclAA~/RgRmKXLQP0SnaHR0cHM6Ly9zZWN1cmUud2lucmVkLmNvbS92aXZlay0yMDI0L2Rvbi1sZW1vbi1wYS1yP3NjPTIwMjMwNDIxX1ZJVkVLX0VFX1BBX0RPTi1MRU1PTl9SRVZfUkVTJnV0bV90Yz1SRVMtMjAyMzA0MjQmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1yZXYmdXRtX2NhbXBhaWduPWRvbmxlbW9uJnV0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWxXA3NwY0IKZD7y5kZk_nR-yVIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODdAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAA Fellow American, Things got a little heated on CNN. While debating post Civil War history, Don Lemon preposterously claimed that "black people still aren't allowed to enjoy their freedoms." That's an insult to the progress we've made over the last 160 years. His comments embody what's wrong with the dialogue about race in America. I told him so without apology. My exchange with Don Lemon and CNN that has sparked controversy and anger from some in the mainstream media. ~/AARclAA~/RgRmKXLQP0SnaHR0cHM6Ly9zZWN1cmUud2lucmVkLmNvbS92aXZlay0yMDI0L2Rvbi1sZW1vbi1wYS1yP3NjPTIwMjMwNDIxX1ZJVkVLX0VFX1BBX0RPTi1MRU1PTl9SRVZfUkVTJnV0bV90Yz1SRVMtMjAyMzA0MjQmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1yZXYmdXRtX2NhbXBhaWduPWRvbmxlbW9uJnV0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWxXA3NwY0IKZD7y5kZk_nR-yVIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODdAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAA I spoke passionately about the importance of the Second Amendment and the need for civil discourse in our country. I stand by my words, but of course, some in the media have chosen to twist them and attack me. I refuse to back down, Fellow American. I believe that we need to have honest, open discussions about the issues that matter most to Americans. That's why I am running for office. That's why I am working every day to make sure I have a prime spot on the debate stage in August. In order to continue my campaign and fight for the values and principles that set this country into motion, I need your support. I can't do it alone. [Any amount will bring us closer to our unique donor goal. I need your help to continue spreading my message of freedom and progress.](~/AARclAA~/RgRmKXLQP0SnaHR0cHM6Ly9zZWN1cmUud2lucmVkLmNvbS92aXZlay0yMDI0L2Rvbi1sZW1vbi1wYS1yP3NjPTIwMjMwNDIxX1ZJVkVLX0VFX1BBX0RPTi1MRU1PTl9SRVZfUkVTJnV0bV90Yz1SRVMtMjAyMzA0MjQmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1yZXYmdXRtX2NhbXBhaWduPWRvbmxlbW9uJnV0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWxXA3NwY0IKZD7y5kZk_nR-yVIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODdAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAA) [Please consider making a small donation to my campaign today. Your contribution will help me continue my fight to revive the values that this nation was founded on: free speech. The rule of law. 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