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of the reasons I am an Independent is because I feel the far edges of the
two parties are hurting both their party and their country. The recent
attacks on Senator McCain by some conservative talk show hosts have illustrated
this point. Ann Coulter in particular has made such over the top statements
that she shows how absurdity has afflicted the extremes of both parties.
Her remark that Senator McCain, “has no honor” is the clearest
example of this. Now, I’ll always defend Ms. Coulter’s right
to make outrageous remarks, but ‘no honor’? Really? I’m
not going to go down the list of reasons why I think Senator McCain deserves
be considered an honorable person, because it’s not necessary. To
me this just illustrates how some have lost touch with reality. Whether
it is the extreme left implying that General Petraeus is a traitor, or
the far right having a melt down over the potential McCain nomination,
this is not what your party needs and this is not what your country needs.
One of the reasons I think both Senator McCain and Senator Obama have
generated excitement and support has nothing to do with policy. Their
policies differ dramatically, but the idea that we can have this debate
in a civil manner, and actually put loyalty to ones country above loyalty
to ones party is truly exciting to many of us who can’t stomach
all this nasty partisanship. I have to believe that I am not the only
one who lives in a world that isn’t all red or isn't all blue.
If we can have this election in a manner that is respectful to people
with all different opinions that could be very healing to a country that
has been gripped by bitter partisanship as I don’t believe that
represents the true character of America.
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