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Politics are Amazing

April 29th, 2008

Governmental politics is something that will always amaze me. Watching past elections and of course the current one I have to ask myself why anyone would run - it’s kinda like deciding to go on the television show “Judge Judy”, you know that no matter what, you are going to get your ass handed to you.

After reading “The Commercial Appeal” here in Memphis today I feel as I must make full disclosure before I continue - in a couple letters to the editor about this topic people felt compelled to tell the readers what race of human being they are…

So, not that it should matter, I am a 45 year old married father of three grown men who happens to have a lighter skin complexion because my ancestors lived further from the equator than some peoples and closer than others. I am registered Republican. I vote republican because I believe in smaller government, a strong military and strongly believe in people’s freedoms.

I am dismayed at the treatment Barack Obama is receiving in the media and on the street - yup, I said it. It is wrong.

Holding Senator Obama accountable for the words of another is wrong. Reverend Wright had every right to say what he said - I do think he is completely wrong, but he does have the right to say his peace. Senator Obama has said he also disagrees with the comments - that’s good enough for me and should be good enough for everyone. He has not demonstrated anything in his past that I’m aware of which leads me to believe he has credibility issues.

Think back in your past, heck, it could be your present; when you attended high school or college did you ever have a teacher that for whatever reason you thought was un-American, racist, dishonest, too liberal, too conservative or just plain creepy? Did you take everything the person said to heart and mold your life after it? I bet in the end you actually learned something from the individual (maybe how not to do something) - some of the best teachers I ever had were those I could not agree with on just about any level.

Also, shame on those attempting to play the name association game Obama - Osama. This is crap. How can you insinuate Senator Obama is Muslim and somehow evil then in the next breath be against the man because he spent the last 20 years attending the same United Church of Christ?

Should a candidate’s past come into question? Absolutely - As long as you are making your judgments based on the decisions made and actions taken during the circumstances in question. Senator Obama has been by all accounts an outstanding representative for the people of Illinois.

I am not endorsing Senator Obama for President - not that my endorsement would carry more than just my one vote - I am only asking that those of us with the greatest responsibility and privilege of voting for those who will lead us take it seriously. Peel back the rhetoric and fan away the smoke!

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