The short answer is no. Unfortunately the results of his recent article about Rush Limbaugh might suggest that he is according to the current standard. That standard is not entirely unreasonable if you apply the notion that generalizing about a particular group that is based on race. To wit;
" Yet this latest controversy about Rush Limbaugh's attempt to buy the St. Louis Rams is an example of why the Democratic Party and liberals in this country are even worse when it comes to the issue of freedom (and free speech). NFL players- particularly black NFL players- are incensed that Rush might become a NFL owner. "
According to a recent ABC News article only about six players have complained about the potential purchase by Limbaugh. One of them being personally wronged by Rush quarterback, Donovan McNabb. Former NFL player and ESPN commentator, Mike Golic (and fatty) expresses the reality of the situation;
"There are some superstars in this league. Most are foot soldiers," he said. "There are a lot of players in the league who probably don't even know Rush Limbaugh. Or they don't care what he does. He's the owner of their team, but they're getting their paycheck for their job."
For Root to generalize like he does about 'black' football players puts him the precarious position of being called racist, similar to his Reason magazine gotcha in 2008.
Disregarding the usual drivel about Reagan and liberals, Root might be forgiven for this as a simple gaffe not tuned to the big leagues he strives so hard to be in. The comments in the article already reflect his unlibertarian stance in regard to the right of choice within business. But the final blow comes with his last statement;
"But hey, if it doesn't work out because of protests by black NFL players...don't despair Rush. There's always hockey."
Just goddamn dumb and no real libertarian should consider supporting this guy for any real political office. Fortunately he's seeking the most unrealistic office for a Libertarian so the only true damage that he can do is within the party. I'm hoping the hockey comment stands on its own without explanation, but I'm starting to wonder with these guys.
This is a shockingly stupid piece. Perhaps you're the Racist?
He's generalizing about an entire class of player based on race . . .