John Adams wrote in 1765~
Liberty cannot be preserved without a general knowledge among the people, who have a right...and a desire to know; but besides this, they have a right, an indisputable, unalienable, indefeasible, divine right to that most dreaded and envied kind of knowledge,
I mean of the characters and conduct of their rulers.
My post was intended to illicit thought, not to condemn a particular individual or illicit hate or racism, which I abhor and do not tolerate nor encourage. I do not know Senator Obama, but I can observe what he stands for and the events surrounding his campaign. If I find these events to be alarming, I believe that as an American I have the right and the duty to say so. This letter is also not the only source from which I have heard such comparisons. People who lived under dictatorships have mentioned that Senator Obama's slogans and rhetoric bear frightening similarity to those of their former dictator. Americans need to know that.
In addition, the L.A. Times yesterday admitted to having, yet refused to release, a video tape of Senator Obama toasting a former supporter of the Palestinian Liberation Organization, a decidedly anti-American, anti-Israeli group. Consequently, I am confident that I am justified in posting this letter and thus questioning Senator Obama's suitability for President.
Nevertheless, I understand that the readers of this blog visit it to be encouraged and uplifted in their daily journey, not necessarily hear my political take on current events. To honor that trust, for which I am eternally humbled and grateful, I will now move all political posts to a new blog entitled Politics from the Peanut Gallery and will let Letters from Mudville return to its original self.
To those readers whom I have offended, I humbly ask forgiveness. It was never my intent to insult or threaten anyone. I am flattered that I have readers at all and thank everyone for their kindness, their prayers, and their encouragement.
If you are so inclined, please visit and add your comments and thoughts on Politics from the Peanut Gallery, which will now be added to the Letters from Mudville "Favorites" blog roll. I will also be soliciting guest columnists for that venue, so please e-mail me at peanutgallerypolitics@gmail.com if you would like to write an article or know someone who would.
Humbly Yours,
On the Road Again
In addition, the L.A. Times yesterday admitted to having, yet refused to release, a video tape of Senator Obama toasting a former supporter of the Palestinian Liberation Organization, a decidedly anti-American, anti-Israeli group. Consequently, I am confident that I am justified in posting this letter and thus questioning Senator Obama's suitability for President.
Nevertheless, I understand that the readers of this blog visit it to be encouraged and uplifted in their daily journey, not necessarily hear my political take on current events. To honor that trust, for which I am eternally humbled and grateful, I will now move all political posts to a new blog entitled Politics from the Peanut Gallery and will let Letters from Mudville return to its original self.
To those readers whom I have offended, I humbly ask forgiveness. It was never my intent to insult or threaten anyone. I am flattered that I have readers at all and thank everyone for their kindness, their prayers, and their encouragement.
If you are so inclined, please visit and add your comments and thoughts on Politics from the Peanut Gallery, which will now be added to the Letters from Mudville "Favorites" blog roll. I will also be soliciting guest columnists for that venue, so please e-mail me at peanutgallerypolitics@gmail.com if you would like to write an article or know someone who would.
Humbly Yours,
On the Road Again
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