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  We wanted to know what you thought of Rev. Jesse Jackson's comment about Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, saying he wanted to "cut his n**s off" after hearing  speeches on morality that Obama has given at black churches. Here's what you had to say:

I think it is unfortunate that Jackson's private remarks about Barack Obama were aired by Fox News. The remark should have remained private regardless of the fact that Jackson made them available accidently on his open mike. I don't think any network news station should air anyone's private and embarrassing comments. If I was Jackson I would be extremely angry with Fox News. The only people gaining anything from making this awkward situation public was Fox News. – Deborah from Wauconda

Those comments were NOT news worthy, -not in an election year where the U.S. is involved in a war costing 12 billion per month, which never needed to start in the first place and over 4000 of our people have died. How can this off-handed remark compete with rapidly escalating oil prices and National Debt to China and the United Arab Emirates sitting at 1.5 trillion each and with China buying up our debt obligations at 1 billion per day? We should not forget that it was Reverend Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton who paved the way for this historic campaign. Reverend Jesse Jackson should be remembered for that inspiring "Keep Hope Alive" speech delivered at the 1988 democratic convention, -not this crap. Although I totally disagree with Reverend Jackson's take on Senator Barack Obama, I should be thanking the news media for airing these comments. We know that the further Barack Obama is distanced from Jesse Jackson, the larger his victory is going to be this Fall. Had we elected Jesse Jackson president back in 1988, we would not have a pile of rubble where two tall buildings in NYC once stood! He would have set us on a new path reversing the U.S. behavior which has made us targets for terrorists. Understandably, Rev. Jackson has some concerns about the first African American president. Once that happens, Americans will try to proclaim an end to racism and no one will be interested in relics from the 60's and 70's like Jackson and Sharpton. Even after Barack Obama is sworn in next year, white males with nothing more than a high school diploma will still out earn black males with 4 year college degrees, -white males with criminal records will still be more likely to get a call back for a second interview than black males with clean records, and black people will still be twice as unemployed as their similarly educated white counter parts. – Bradford Randolph

Jessie Jackson is only sorry for getting caught saying what he said. Over the years, he has continued to expose himself as a hypocrite. Perhaps he's jealous that Obama has made it this far? How is it a man who doesn't have a real job is always seen wearing expensive suites? Jessie Jackson is a farce and I hope this latest slip up is the catalyst for his departure from the main stage. – Mark


I fail to understand how Senator Obama's faith based message on Father's Day was interpreted by Rev. Jackson as talking down to Black Folk. As a 27 yr. old Black male, I feel the majority of African American's acknowledge racism as the foundation of our own self destruction and dilapidated socio-economic conditions. How do we ever expect to reverse the patterns of our own self-destruction and socio-economic conditions if we criticize people that publicly speak about and attempt to inspire us to self-construct on issues we have the ability to self-construct on. i.e. Fathers taking care of their kids. I would love to see Rev. Jackson and other Black leaders begin to challenge African Americans in stepping up and self-constructing, rather than focus all their energy and attention on the foundations of our self-destruction and dilapidated socio-economic conditions. Sincerely,
--Black Male Reader

This is just another situation where Jesse Jackson has shown his true feelings. He is a hurtful, and prejudiced man who may have good intentions in his own mind but has trouble verbalizing things in a way that can help unite Americans to work on a real issue. I respect Barak Obama for discussing the issue directly, without blaming the government or posturing for more Federal money for programs. If only Mr. Jackson could be more open minded and constructive. --Brian Campo

I am an african-american 43 year old single woman and I feel that Jesse is jealous of Barack Obama. My grandmother use to babysit Jesse Jackson when he was young, and she said that he frequent prostitutes on a regular basis and is not someone to trust! --Lisa Gross


Typical Jackson. Private or not he spoke what he felt. --Mike

I have a problem accepting an apology for being caught, for saying something they really meant to say. He's always apologizing for something. As when he cheated on his wife and had the nerve not to wear a condom and conceived a child from the adultery affair. I don't forgive him on either account. I had no problem with what Barack stated to the congregation. It is the truth. --Valerie T.T.

Jesse stands in a very long line of shameless self-promoters that mistakenly believe an apology will erase the glimpse his crude and irrelevent remarks reveal about his true character as a charlatan. One should note his apology did not occur immediately after his blunder, but 3 days later when he knew it would be broadcast for all to hear. If that is truly how he feels, he should not have to apologize. His apology has no meaning and shame on Obama for blindly and unconditionally accepting it. Give us a break Obama, the public is not at all naive concerning the motives behind your apology acceptance. Forgiveness should be reserved for those that truly mean it and not just to serve Obama's agenda to preserve Jesse's support (for what little it is actually worth if more people would wake up) and to soothe Jesse's transient guilty conscience. In the end both men have substantially diminished their stature by cloaking their true thoughts with the convenience of insincerity and dishonesty. --Bruce Campbell

How can you threaten castration then say I'm sorry? --Mike

Reverend Jackson's statements and the crudity of it exposes his ignorance and furthermore an outright jealousy and p0rejudice that someone outside of him has eventually with an African heritage wom the Democractic primary something he ran for and got the support of everybody. He cannot be a passionate supporter and show is contempt. He is not remorseful but base and vile in his unnecessary conemnation of Senator Obama. Like similar types of leaders who would not think about the possibility of Sen. Obama with his inclusive message could capture the imagination and fascination of America are outright envious. Jackson about from hyperbole is not particularly smart or civil with his crude and stupid vile comment. He is not sorry but contemptous and one is hapy that he was even repudiated by his own son. Obama was not talking down to Black males but encouraging options for Black people. What hope is he keeping alive with his reckless statement. If a white person made this statement on Fox Tv hell will be breaking down. Jackson must realise that their time and relevance is come and gone especially when he expoises on microphone on TV what stuff he is really made of and this is not the first time for his uncultured and uncivilised comments about other people and group. --thomasokpaku

Jesse Jackson's comments about Obama were out of line. If I were Obama I would be distancing myself far from Jackson. It's nice to know that Jackson's criticisms aren't only of whites. It's a shame that you all give so much coverage to a man that is all talk with NO Action, unless it gets him on television. I'm sorry he's a fool, but you all are bigger fools for even thinking to give him air time. Jackson (not Jr.), Sharpton, all of these people need to be taken out of a place of authority or power, if they are not - there will always be racism in our society. --Carrie Ryan

The press has always portrayed Jesse as a spokesman for the Black community. His comments about Obama shows the true color of his character. He has always put his own interest ahead of the Black community while using the troubles of the community as the excuse. Now someone has stolen his thunder and he is no longer relevant. The real truth is, he was never relevant to the Black community, only to you, "the press" because he knew how to use you to his benefit. I'm glad he finally got caught. Now he needs to shut his mouth and let Obama have his day. --M. Willis

I think that he should be embarrassed and I don't believe that his apology was sincere. Mr. Obama was only speaking the truth about absent fathers in the Black community. This is not representative of all fathers, but nevertheless, a true issue in our community. Rev. Jackson should be ashamed of himself! --Donna

I think Rev. Jackson is a hypocrite. If it was a Caucasian making a statement like that he would be the first to make it public and try to make a case of it. --Brian S.

Jesse Jackson doesn't shock me. He is a man that is full of hate - Barack is trying to unite people - ALL people, and Jesse loves to be a trouble maker. He's very hateful, and is only out for his best interest - no one elses. He's an embarassment to the black community. He should be ashamed of himself! He needs to retire - go home and think about what he has done. SHAME ON JESSE JACKSON! --Anonymous

It goes to show everyone has their moments where they had wished no one heard. Let's see if he resigns from head of the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition as several people demanded the resignation of an east coast celebrity when he made remarks; or is this going to be special treatment? --R. Erickson

I believe Jackson thinks he is above the law and can do and say as he pleases. If someone else had said what he said in any context he would be all over that person. He only apologised because he knew he had to, to try and keep his position in the comunity. --Herman

He makes Vlad the Impaler look like a reasonable guy. Jackson must have a ruthless drive for power. --Jean SmilingCoyote

Jesse should have KNOWN that Fox, of all places, would keep a mike open if he was on the premises. Moreover, it was a FATHERS DAY speech, and that's what Sen. Obama was addressing; Bishop Brazier's church for FATHERS DAY. Jackson is working for Hillary & Bill, bottom line. --JSB

I do not think his apology was sincere other than the fact that he was busted making the comment. Jackson has failed twice in his running for office and perhaps is sabotaging Obama's run for office. He is yesterday's news. --Lisa Wilcox

It shows the true person Jesse is. --Paul

Jesse Jackson is entitled to his opinion on Barack's speeches just like everyone else. He should not have to apologize for speaking his opinion. However, the way his opinion came out was is unfortunate. --Kandyce

I as a young black person am not surprised by the old guards remarks. We are not in the 60's anymore and yes black people we a mostly the cause of or current problems we need to stop looking for a hand out from the government and start working to help each other and not shooting and killing each other. --Terry

Rev. Jesse Jackson is a professional who has been in the public eye for several decades. I believe that he knows better, and this is just another feeble attack on Senator Obama's presidential candidacy. This is just another example of trying to pull a fellow man down. There should be no wonder why Jesse Jackson's attempt at the presidency failed. --Monica

Every time Jesse Jackson makes a mistake it is quickly forgotten. This too shall pass just like the fact that nothing is ever said about the child he had with another woman other than his wife. --Joan

I believe his apology is as fake as he is. He is quick to stand up and cry foul when something happens to black people, but he is quiet when bad things happen to whites and latinos. If he is really a man for change, he should want change for everyone. While there are a lot of things Mr. Obama says that I do not share his belief, I do agree that it is about time we put things behind us and look forward to a brighter future. --Lee Dellinger

I believe Rev. Jackson's apology was needed "only" because the remarks that were not intended to be heard were heard. He is entitled to his opinion as well as anyone else. I commend him on coming forward right away and explaining to the public that he believed that he was having a private conversation. It is obvious to me that it was intended to be private because he was obviously whispering and we all know Rev. Jackson does not whisper when he "wants" to be heard. --Tony Jones

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