In my previous post, I pointed out that Senator Obama, who wants to be the chief executive of a country the majority of whose citizens are women, has yet to stand up and demonstrate that he appreciates the evil of misogyny and will speak out against it. I just had a chance to read this, from an  October 23 blog entry from ABC News Senior Correspondent Jake Tapper (emphases added): The Obama campaign announced today that Jay-Z and NBA star LeBron James will hold a "Last Chance for Change" concert in Cleveland next Wednesday. The announcement about Jay-Z comes a few days after he dedicated his 2003 song "99 Problems" to Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., and Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin. The lyrics to "99 Problems" include the famous line: "If you're havin' girl problems I feel bad for you son I got 99 problems but a bitch ain't one." According to MTV News Jay recently dedicated the song to McCain and a "homegirl," whom he described as "the one who says 'You betcha.' " "I'm gonna get in trouble for this," Jay said, laughing, "but f--- it, this is freedom of speech." Message to Senator Obama: Next Wednesday visit the concert with JayZ,  and please,  exercise your right to free speech - and even if it gets you trouble with some folks. Use your famed powers of oratory to explain misogyny, why the lyrics to "99 cents" smack of it, why JayZ's comments smack of it, and why you as somebody who claims to be a progressive who wants to lead a majority-female country will not tolerate it. Then, take a bow and leave. ********* I am serious. Tell Senator Obama that you expect him to take this opportunity to show us that realizes what misogyny is or is trying to learn to, and that he will dedicate himself to fighting it in all its forms. You can contact the Obama campaign online or at (866) 675-2008 or by mail: Obama for America P.O. Box 8102 Chicago, IL 60680 Obama for America will only accept #10 envelopes. All other mail will be returned to sender.