PenteKing’s BodyBlog

This is not a political blog. And it is not a screed attacking one side or defending the other. And it certainly is not a stand for or against any one of the various campaign promises or slogans that have been made or will be made in the future. What this is, is a plea to everyone to PLEASE use a little respectful discourse when engaging in political discussion. There is absolutely no need to disparage, denigerate or demean your opponent. We are all Americans. The problems in this country are too broad and deep to allow us to fight one another in the way we are doing. Terrorists don’t have to foster hate and discontent amongst us. We do a good enough job ourselves.

I bring this up because I have lately been the target of an email campaign that can only be described as horrific. The invective that has been directed against me is appalling. The naked hostility is staggering. I believe that if I were within reach of the folks directing these emails against me, they wouldn’t hesitate to shoot me dead. And why? Because they mistakenly believe that I stand for something that I do not. What is worse about the situation is that no matter how strenuously I try to correct their mistaken impression, the more hateful they become. They have convinced themselves that I am now trying to backtrack in an attempt to ward off their attacks. No amount of reason or logic seems to work.

I don’t fear for my life, nor do I believe these email cowards will genuinely try to physically harm me. What I do find disturbing is the fact that there are folks like this in the world who believe lies and untruths, even when presented by the cold, hard facts. There is no dealing with people like this. They say that terrorists are fanatical maniacs. From what I’ve seen, my response is, "People in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones."

Remember this. No matter who is elected to the Presidency 98 days from today, that man will have enough troubles as it is. He doesn’t need his own people sniping at him and second guessing his every decision. Let’s support our President, no matter who he may be.

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