Letters to the Editor
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TO BROONHILDA
"If the only way we can win is by pretending to be who we're not because it's expected of us, what sort of damage does this do to society?"
So, you are saying that if you wear the pin, you are pretending to be a patriotic American? Pretending??? Obama IS a patriotic American, so there is no pretending here. Let me break it down this way so you can understand me: I am a Christian, but I seldom wear a crucifix. If I were to become pastor (leader) of the church, I would wear a crucifix because it is part of what a pastor wears. I would not be pretending to be a Christian, I AM a Christian. Ergo, if Obama wears the American pin, he is NOT pretending to be a patriotic American, because he already is one. Get it??
The pin is an American flag. Obama is running for the highest office in the land. Like a priest or a nun who wears a cross, it is simply showing the belief system one embraces. That's all. There's no lie if Obama wears the pin, and he is not selling out, but if it helps put voters at ease who don't know this man, then I'm all for it.
And speaking of damage to society, when McCain wins, I'll think about you.