Rev. Jeremiah Wright was interviewed by Bill Moyers last night. You can watch the entire interview online. Over the last few months, my feelings for Rev. Wright have gone from disdain to concern to an awkward appreciation. I appreciated his rhetoric but in the back of my mind I wished he had been more politically correct. I saw him as a person with good motives but poor taste. I was wrong. After this interview, I can only say that I wish he were my own pastor. I'd gladly give my time and effort to the cause of supporting his message. He has more than my respect as a prophetic voice of descent, he has my admiration as a true American hero. I'm saddened by the fact that our society has forced Barack Obama to speak out against this great man. Rev. Wright's comments about America's mistakes were not "over the top". He was not too harsh, misguided, or of poor taste. His comments were right on the mark and he has a life of service to back up this message.

The most powerful tools of imperialism are amnesia and numbness. The citizens of empire forget their historic mistakes and gradually lose their ability to see and feel pain. Our only hope is that some brave prophet may jar our memory and awaken our consciousness.