LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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Not angry, but concerned

The MT claimed: "... the American electorate remains sharply divided between those who are euphoric over Obama's victory and those who are angry and fearful over McCain's defeat." Like many, I am not euphoric nor angry and fearful. Yet, I am part of the electorate.

I am concerned. I will judge my future President Obama by his deeds. President Bush will do anything in his power to help Obama become President Obama on day one. — Bill Hartley, Medford

Yes, we did

My husband and I recently traveled abroad and our seatmate on the trip home was a young Welshman.

The talk turned to American politics and he asked me who I thought would win the election for the U.S. presidency. I said that I hoped it would be Barack Obama and his response was, "Oh, America would never vote for a black man for president."

Were I able to speak to that gentleman today I would proudly say to him, "Yes, we can!" May God bless America and return us to the beacon of light that we have always been. — Nancy Kaylin, Jacksonville

Let the renaissance begin

We have a new president-elect. We have a new opportunity. Now is the time to continue a new citizen participation in directing the future of our nation.

We started by voting in huge numbers. This is a good first step. If we want things to change, we can't just wait around for the next election cycle. We have to follow up. We have to stay aware.

We have to tell our elected officials what we want. We have to call them on their mistakes, applaud them on their successes. We have to let them know we care.

Call them, write them, e-mail them, fax them. Let them know we are out here every day, not just on election day.

We can change partisan politics. We can change our parties' attitudes. We can take control. We can work together. This is our chance. Let the renaissance begin. — Joseph T. Suste, Medford

The beginning of the end

Nov. 4, 2008 — a sad day in North American history. The beginning of the end of the once great United States and the start of the United Socialist States of America. Crouch down and lick the hand that feeds you, and may posterity forget that you were my countrymen. — Bob Evans, Medford

Obama a virtual illusion

This letter is being submitted on Nov. 3. When published, the election will/should have been decided.

Those voting Democratic will have supported a virtual illusion. Senator Obama's image is based largely on his fictionalized/sanitized autobiographies. Few actual records substantiate/explain his claims.

Legitimate questions about him are dodged or answered minimally, and called dirty politics by his supporters and biased networks — ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN and MSNBC.

Ignorance is being unaware of facts. Willingly ignoring serious questions and allegations about one's candidate and not demanding or ferreting out the reality is something else. Truth and character should count.

If Democrats win the White House, the virtual illusion will be replaced by the real Barack Obama — our president for better or for worse. Only then will the consequences of this Democratic Russian roulette vote begin to unfold. My research paints an ominous picture. May God Bless America! — Bob Calhoun, Eagle Point

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