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Frederick Burroughs
Fear is credited by many for their vote for a 2nd-term Bush. There is
the fear of terrorism, with an appearance by the architect of modern
terrorism, Osama bin Laden, just days before the election. Bush's
response to this threat, questionable as to effectiveness, at least is
seen as strong and decisive by the voters.
Closer to home is the fear of moral decay; boobs at the Superbowl,
same-gender marriage, "activist" judges *legislating for* abortion and
gay marriage from the bench. Bus
sh himself made moral issues a
centerpiece in the campaign, playing to and giving voice to the fears
of both religious conservatives and the public at large. It is Bush's
politics of fear that I find revolting and repulsive. Reminds me of a
criminal enterprise used to extort
rotection money from a fearful
public.
I find this superfical at best. Looking at opinion polls going into the
election, moral issues were not the deciding factor for most voters, the
economy was number one followed by national security issues.
Fear of terrorism isn't irrational, Osama blew up the World Trade Center and we
all watched on TV. Whether you feel that Bush's response was adequete, proper
or
justified is another question, but being concerned about recurring acts in just
being reasonable and rational.
SYOTR
Larry C.
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