I admit I can't go through all the pages of comments but I've been looking at the latest ones. I'm glad that some people are listening to the voice of reason.

The fact that there are so many rabid Obama detractors commenting on this trivial issue still gets me a little depressed with the state of discourse in this nation. But those of you who understand that Wright being insane has nothing to do with Obama's agenda or ability to lead are making me feel much better.

I've become dulled to the horror of torture and abuse that keep being touted. However this story is one of the worst things I've heard. I am chilled.

There is something to be said about releasing tax documents as they can reveal shady business dealings. However there is no reason to reveal medical documents. This is a breach of privacy and although he releasing them himself I don't think he should have to.

I especially don't think he should have to reveal his psychatric medical records. Anyone who has been around mental illness knows how important privacy of treatment is. I think anyone calling for him to release even more of this personal information is just as bad as a republican saying that Obama has to prove he loves our nation enough. Its a stupid and vicious attack that has no merit.

One has to be pretty blind to human relations to not realize a polyamorous relationship is inherently weaker than a monogomous relationship. Interpersonal relationships are difficult and require alot of compromise, even when you are trying to fill the needs of just two people. Start trying to balance the wants and needs of three or more and you end up with a house of cards.Once it becomes sexual the tension is racked up even more. That's just when people are being open and actively trying to be selfless. It might work for a time but it is more fluid and requires more flexibility on all parties which I'm sure is part of the appeal. I know

This isn't a stable structure though, and people will get hurt. This sounds like a case of the parents want something (sexual freedom) at the cost of what their children need, in this case trading a stable structure for a fluid one. Having children when you are in a polyamorous relationship is a iffy idea, starting a polyamorous structure with children is a bad one.

I admit that todays society lacks a form of community which permeated previous ages but why are sexual relations the only way to form communities of families. Why can't we simply have monogomous families who live and work and close proximity.

Polyamory is a fine theory, like communism, but in practice it isn't an exchange of emotions between equals. It is drama and more drama under the pretense of greater emotional understanding. Sure it is no worse than divorce or abusive families, but it is MUCH more likely degenerate to that level.

It makes sense that he would support Obama. Something that always comes across from Mr. Keillor when I read his writings or listen to him on radio is that life isn't necessarily fair, or easy, or always happy. Yet people can be brought together and take meaning and hope from the bumps in life. To acknowledge that somethings are petty and while they might not go away we can try to get over them. I feel that this is the same kind of message we get from Obama. That if we are willing to accept change and have some hope things will be better. Sure these could be attacked as empty rhetoric, but they resonate with me at least. And they are a heck of alot better than what we have now.

Of course carrying a firearm to this event is an implicit threat. These town meets are supposed to be about civil discussion, when you carry a gun to them you are showing off your ability to back up your beliefs with deadly force. If you are trying to have a reasoned debate you come with your ideas and your voice. If you are trying to intimidate someone you come with a posturing your strength. Publicly wielding a gun like this is a show of force. It isn't appropriate for civil discourse.

It sends a clear message "We are angry, and we are armed" if that is not an implicit threat of violence than nothing is. Add in the quote about "Watering the tree of liberty" and whose bloodshed do you think they are proposing. Not their own.