As soon as he was elected, mean and vulgar bumper stickers began appearing on cars. Ku Klux Klan applications soared in Wyoming. I think many in our country, including many right-wing Republican congressmen, ooh and ahh over blacks’ accomplishments on athletic fields and on stage and can tolerate a few token congressmen. However, having a black president is more than they can handle, and they will do everything possible to make sure all of his proposals are unsuccessful.

When you view obstacles blacks faced when schools first were integrated and black athletes first were allowed on previous all-white teams, I guess it is no surprise the first black president also would face significant prejudice. It is awful, and I’m ashamed of many in our country.

David Ryan

Montrose