Racial tension simmers on Martha's Vineyard as Barack Obama arrives

When Barack Obama arrives on Martha's Vineyard for his first family holiday as president, he will enjoy the sparkling sea, salty air and fresh fish and clams.

And like others he will probably be unaware of the thousands of illegal immigrants the island relies on during its summer season.
But in the recession, a small army of dishwashers, gardeners and labourers, mostly from Brazil, has created a simmering tension with some locals and amid the ... Full Story »

Posted by Fabrice Florin

See All Reviews »

Review

Priscilla L. Davis
1.5
by Priscilla L. Davis - Oct. 21, 2009

This is an attempt at race- baiting. Why is Obama connected with this incident at all. I am sure the Brazilian laborers were there when George Bush was in office, as well. This is just wrong-headed. the caption states "racial tensions simmers" not immigration tensions. Why is that? This is complete hogwash!!

See All Reviews »

Priscilla's Rating

Overall
1.5

Bad
from 4 answers
Quality
1.6
Facts
2.0
Fairness
1.0
Popularity
1.0
Recommendation
1.0
How our ratings work »