President should be given respect
It is too bad that we have so many bigots in this country that have no respect for the president of the U.S.A. I am particularly disturbed by the racist jokes, comments and derogatory remarks by our local, state and government officials.
What is more disturbing is our black communities not publicly protesting. Why can’t people understand that even if they don’t like the president, his office should be respected.
Regardless who wins the presidential election, I think that Congress should pass legislation that would disallow anyone (private or public citizens) from derogatory remarks that disrespect the president.
Why can’t people in America come together and forget about race and color and work for the good of this country. Soldiers fight together because they have no choice. They shed the same red blood and die the same way regardless what nationality or color they are.
I pray that one day race will not be a problem in this country.
Olla L. Tate, Youngstown
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Sounds like Olla is trying to play the race card as to why many have come to realize that Oblama is not a leader.
Wow I see the right wing hate extremest are out in full force .
And they call hate freedom of speech
What a Town
They make it so easy to know who to vote for THANK YOU
wow, even as a liberal i find this letter embarrassing. we should be happy that we live in a country where we can speak out against a president without fear. and this olla nut wants our freedom of speech outlawed. nutcase.
Hey redeye -- we don't need liberals to pass laws that take away our freedoms....Because the tea party is doing a great job of that all by themselves.
I don't like President Obama because of his far-left liberal policies. It has NOTHING to do with his race. If it were Hillary or Bill out there with these policies, I would not like them either!
Thank all of you who prove my point.
Sometimes it is so easy .
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And what exact point do you think has been proven freeatlast. Even jrolley325, a admitted liberal disagrees with your idea that if someone does not agree with you that they are an extremest.
Yes, I agree, sometimes it is too easy!!!
Seriously though, even though there's a ton of stuff that Obama critics say that I find loony, its their constitutional right to say it. Go to Iran or North Korea if you want criticism of their leaders to be outlawed. They'll execute you. There will never ever be a president who is popular with everyone. I agree that his position deserves respect but to suggest that a law should be passed to outlaw speaking out against the president is total left wing lunacy
Criticism of a seating president is as old as our republic. To label criticism of out current president as racist simply because of his mixed heritage without any critical analysis of the content of the criticism is foolish. If your interest is improving race relations you must exam any claim of racism to ensure the claim can stand on its merits. Criticism that can, and does apply to all segments of our society cannot stand such scrutiny.
@praxis95--thanks for the civil and common sense comment--we need more comments like that rather than personal attacks.
Ms. Tate
Did you write such a letter between 2001 and 2008 when they called W. a "stupid cowboy" or "the illegitimate President". Political discord is as old as our republic and is guaranteed by the following:
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."
Maybe you forgot this or maybe you never learned it.
As an American, I am tired of having my political differences with Barack Obama branded as "racism." As a registered Democrat I did not vote for him because his platform lacked substance - which has certainly been made evident by the passage of time. In my opinion he has not earned a second term - not because of his race but because of policies with which I disagree. That would be true if he was white, purple, green, blue or red.
Hey Olla, want racism? How 'bout your AG not willing to procecute crimes by blacks against whites? (black panthers intimidating white voters at polling places) And his boss is barry. But I know, only whites are racists.
And you better have a chat about race relations with the most reverend Jeremiah Wright (barry's pastor).
If you voted in 2008 for Obama to prove your not a racist, then in 2012 you will have to vote for someplace to prove your not an idiot.,
2 miillion less jobs, 47 million people on food stamps, stopped the Keystone XL,20,000 new jobs, The racist AG-Holter, taking the side of Mexico over our own states., who he swore to protect.. Why and how could we ever have made this bad of a mistake
"why and how could we ever have made this bad of a mistake"....Well, the repubs didn't have a snowball's chance given the state of the economy and a never ending war, and no one wanted a female President. Maybe that may shed some light on who is now occupying the White House regardless of what kind of job people think he is doing...........
Uh. Some of us wanted a female president.
But in retrospect, I shudder to think of the barrage of hate words and images she would have faced.
If you haven't seen the over-the-top depictions of the President, you haven't been on the internet. There are a record number of false stories about legislation, the President's family, the President's past, etc. You have to have your head in the sand to say that the Klan folks, the White militias, etc haven't been busy. You have to have your head in the sand if you believe that the GOP isn't in there helping to create and spread those stories while acting as if they are neutral.
Example? Republican leaders like Boehner, who don't believe in the ridiculous Birther stories themselves. Yet they refuse to this day to repremand those involved in spreading them. Too afraid to offend their Republican base. They have a pretty low opinion of their base.
Freedom is symbolized by the praising of Obama. This is truly freedom of expression. Disrespect is criticizing Obama. To not support the leader of the United States borders on treason.
Whether you like the man or not, have some respect for the office. If we get invaded, are you going to side with the enemy?
I gave GW the benefit of the doubt with the iraq invasion. I felt that he had CIA briefings, and obviously knew more than we do. But as time goes on and history is rewritten, i now have doubts. There is a con man banker called Ahmed Chalabi that they put too much faith in. Read up on him and you will see what i mean.
Palin and Bachman, no offense to the ladies, they are pretty, but not smart in MHO.
President Obama comes across to me as taking the side of the working guy, and i agree with his health care plan. We need to help out the poor shmuck who had bad luck and lost his job and benefits, and takes a low-paying job with no benefits to feed his family. The individual mandate is for the person that doesnt pay for health care, but then shows up at the emergency room and gets care for free. That was romneys idea, and he is right. And the born in kenya lie. Its despicable that the republicans have to base their platform on this lie. Im refering to Trump. He was a front runner for a while campaigning on that lie. And if any of you guys are still promoting it, well, come forward with some proof! and my response to you will be that "since i personnally havent seen YOUR birth certificate, that proves that YOU are not a citizen either.....
Mmmm, so if i follow your logic, Sen Rob Portman, Mitch McConnell, Roy Blunt, Bob Casey, really dont earn a full time paycheck?
Ok, if you say so...
No one deserves respect, people must earn respect. Every president in modern time has been criticized. During the Vietnam war people protested against President Johnson. Bill Clinton caused himself to be disrespected with the affair and lies he was caught in. If political leaders want to avoid criticism they should avoid even the slightest appearance of impropriety. Many elected officials do what they want, let the crap hit the fan and then justify their actions by saying they did nothing illegal. I look at it this way--the President is a public servant and he is accountable to the public (yes, you and I are the employer). The taxpayers are paying the salaries of the President, Congress, Cabinet, Governor, etc. down the line and it is about time these people acknowledge that and quit acting "special." If the elected officials cannot take the heat they need to find different employment.
I agree we can expect good performance, and these guys can take criticism.
But ridiculous false stories about being Kenyan, Muslim, a secret agent, not having had a job... these things are not said about others.
The President was a full time lawyer, and taught the Constitution to graduate students before becoming a legislator.
There is no doubt in my mind, that if President Obama came out tomorrow and said that the sky was blue during the day, you people would still disagree and vilify him. Somehow blue skies would be the socialist muslim unconstitutional cause of everything wrong with this country including your hemorrhoids and ED. Geez, go buy some viagra if you need it that bad.
@Education_Voter
@sam_carter
I don't remember any of you coming out to defend George W. Bush when he was being vilified at every turn. Same with Sarah Palin. Sounds like HYPOCRISY to me. If you can point to the comments and letters you wrote demanding civility and defending these two office holders than maybe we can all read your words without laughing.
And if you think I lack credibility, go read my comments. To cite a recent example, I was among the first to say Herman Cain had to go if the allegations of sexual misconduct against him were true. Go look.
Looks and sounds to me like the only time you guys stand up in defense is when someone with a (D) behind their name is on the hook.
Prove me wrong, hypocrites.
Obama is an ass, not because he is black (btw 50% white) but because he is who he is and what he has done. Why is it that any challenge to a black is always racist? This guy is a fool. And he proves it over and over again.