McCain's casual use of racial slurs must not be ignored

Senator John McCain is one shameless politician. Known as the presidential candidate who is not afraid to speak his mind, McCain has consistently articulated blunt sentiments such as "I hate the French," and, "I hate Californians." He even went as far as to cruelly jest that Chelsea Clinton is ugly because Janet Reno is her father. However, instead of damaging his reputation and undermining his campaign, McCain's harsh and bigoted comments have only served to strengthen his appeal to his followers. Taken as jokes, McCain's characteristically incendiary statements often roll off people's backs and remain unnoticed by the greater American public.