What Did You Call Me?

Former (and would-be future) Senator George Allen is really missing the point about his use of the word "Macaca" to refer to a campaign worker for his opponent. The issue is not whether rhe word is an established racial slur or something Allen made up. The issue is what it says about Allen's judgment. He either knew the term was offensive or he said it on camera not knowing what it meant or (if we again take him at his word) knowing if it might come off as offensive or just plain bizarre. Either scenario reflects a serious lack of judgment. Politics is such a poisonous area these days that it's hard to expect the best and the brightest to jump in, but we certainly deserve better than George "Macaca" Allen.