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I can understand disagreeing with Obama's politics, that is fair game, but questioning his religious beliefs and the quality of his character is simply implied racism and xenophobia. I can't prove it and you can't deny it. Anyone with a shred of intelligence sees right through the fear-mongering far-right agenda on this one.
Does anyone ask if John McCain hates Asians because he was held prisoner by them? No. Why? Because you can't "other" an old white man.- Not so fast, I don't see how questioning his religious affiliation can be considered "racist or xenophobia"designbot
- Questioning anything can be a good thing, especially if the thing or person you are questioning can stand up to scrutiny.designbot
- in the end, you end up with a much greater understanding (and hopefully respect) of the subject or person.designbot
- Because according to the constitution, religion should have absolutely nothing to do with the government. Raising this question is a thinly veiled attempt to leverage some people's ignorance and fear.BRNK
- ... Raising this question is a thinly veiled attempt to leverage some people's ignorance and fear.BRNK
- Still not "racism or xenophobia" though.designbot
- okay maybe xenophobic...designbot
- And questions about a persons character...which are why people talk about the Rev Wright thing. Are not consideredtommyo
- part of the religion not being part of gov issue.tommyo
- Don't be surprised to hear Wright's name again either. Between now and the election. He'll say something.********
- Tommyo, you are right to question his character, it's the tone that is wrong. You guys honestly don't see any racism, xenophobia or fear mongering in the way Obama is characterized?BRNK
- ... don't see any racism, xenophobia or fear mongering in the way Obama is characterized?BRNK