From: John W Burgeson (burgytwo@juno.com)
Date: Wed Nov 13 2002 - 13:02:00 EST
Someone asked me off line if, since I was a Democrat, I "hated" George
Bush.
No.
I don't think W is the swiftest greyhound in the race, but I do think he
is a "good guy" doing his best, a considerably more respected president
than either Clinton or Reagan. I particularly admire his ease (in the
2000 campaign) of saying his role model was Jesus the Christ.
Politically, it may not have been the best answer. But it was an honest
one. It almost won him my vote.
Some of my liberal friends really think W wants war with Iraq because he
and his friends will make $$ from the oil fields there. I think that is
wildly incorrect. At the same time, I have been among those suggesting
that he not "go it alone," but only under the auspices of the UN. I think
that's happening.
I came on a great editorial about W a few minutes ago. Take a look at
http://www.ethicsdaily.com/article_detail.cfm?AID=1799
Part of the editorial reads:
"Speaking about the war on terrorism, Bush said, ìOur nation is waging a
war on a racial network of terrorists, not on a religion and not on a
civilization.î
ìOne of the deepest commitments of America is tolerance,î Bush said. ìNo
one should be treated unkindly because of the color of their skins or the
content of their creed. No one should be unfairly judged by appearance or
ethnic background, or religious faith. We must uphold these values of
progress and pluralism and tolerance.î
Bush gets thumbs up for the clarity and consistency of his message about
Islam. His early stumble after 9-11 has been replaced with a purposeful
and undisturbed stride toward the practice of religious tolerance.
Much of the nation has watched with admiration as Bush has refused to
demonize Islam and has spoken favorably about Islamic values. Much of the
world has watched with horror as the religious right has thrown
apoplectic fits about Islam and the prophet Muhammad... ."
Much more -- worth reading.
John Burgeson (Burgy)
http://www.burgy.50megs.com
(an eclectic web site about science/theology, quantum mechanics,
ethics, baseball, humor, cars, philosophy, etc.)
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