READER FEEDBACK:
 Why is it that every time I read this newspaper it has something negative to say about Obama? I am an undecided voter, and the way you smear Obama and what he's standing for, it makes me want to vote for him even more. I never seen anything in the paper speaking negatively about McCain, and doing the research every one knows he's not a saint. Why isn't anyone speaking on him cheating on his first wife for his current wife? Why aren't they speaking on him leaving his first wife who was in an accident and is now disabled with three kids? Why isn't anyone speaking on him not signing a bill for special education for children? And I can go on and on. I think as an editor you should speak on both parties and not take just report on your beliefs as a Republican. If the news isn't being reported accurately, then I think maybe someone who  isn't bias should report on this very important election.
Sabrina Severe

(Editor's Note: this newspaper does not support Obama and finds him to be a dangerous Marxist who will wreck this country even worse than Bush. If you want to say good things about him, go ahead and do it, as we will be glad to add your comments you already sent to us to share with other readers. But don't expect us to find nice things to say about him, other than the editorial congratulating him on winning the Democratic nomination. Perhaps you missed it, its at link for editorials that says Vote for Palin. McCain's marriage that ended isn't anymore relevant to this race than anyone else's first marriage. And, this editor is not a Republican, but is a Democrat for McCain. Presenting the facts about what Obama says and has done is not a smear. )

Obama would like a new flag and anthem

that won't offend our enemies

READER FEEDBACK:
From Sunday's Televised "Meet the Press" Senator Obama was asked about his stance on the American Flag.  
Obama Explains National Anthem Stance Sun, 07 Sept. 2008 11:48:04 EST, General Bill Ginn' USAF (ret.) asked Obama to explain why he doesn’t' follow protocol when the National Anthem is played.

 The General also stated to the Senator that according to the United States Code, Title 36, Chapter 10, Sec. 171... During rendition of the national anthem when the flag is displayed, all present except those in uniform are expected to stand at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart.  At the very least, "Stand and Face It"

 Senator Obama Live on Sunday states, "As I've said about the flag pin, I don't want to be perceived as taking sides, Obama said.   'There are a lot of people in the world to whom the American flag is a symbol of oppression. And the anthem itself conveys a  war-like message. You know, the bombs bursting in air and all It should be swapped for something less parochial and less bellicose. I like the song 'I'd Like To Teach the World To Sing.' If that were our anthem, then I might salute it."We should consider to reinvent our National Anthem as well as to redesign our Flag to better offer our enemies hope and love. My wife disrespects the Flag for many personal reasons. Together she and I have attended several flag burning ceremonies in the past, many years ago. She has her views and I have mine".

 WHAAAAAAAT !!! Yes, ladies and gentlemen, you heard it right. This could possibly be our next  President.      I, for one, am speechless.
John Boyd

 

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