Slamming the Door in the Face of Civil Rights

There were Republicans in this crowd, but not in the 50th Anniversary celebration.

I'm wondering how in the world--come November and the elections--Republicans will explain their absence from yesterday's 50th Anniversary celebration of the 1963 March on Washington, a highlight of the Civil Rights movement.

• Are they opposed to Civil Rights (they weren't in 1963)? 
• Were they invited (yes, the invitations are in writing and documented)? 
• Were the invitations late (no)? 
• Were the Repub representatives sick (George Bush had a stint put in his heart two or three weeks ago, an out-patient procedure)? 
• Do they hate black people (likely)? 
• Do they not want people of color to vote (you guessed it)? 
• Do they want to turn back the clock (well, yes)?

I think this is all very clear and unmistakable and when Repubs come seeking votes from anybody who agrees that Americans should have the same rights, we should throw a glass of cold water in their faces at the door. Then slam the damn door. That's what they did to us.