Also, you know... a big blow to the "American's are more Racist!" statement is that even as a "mixed race" person.
I wonder how many years it will take before an someone of African or Arab decent is President of France.
Or a Mayor even.
In fact... I don't believe there has ever been a minority head of state Europe. Benjamin Disraeli MIGHT count, but he claims heritiage from Italy.
America has a decent amount of prominent "minority" polticians people voted for... a number even Republicans.