SMEAR CAMPAIGN [against Obama] SPEAKS VOLUMES ABOUT SOCIETY

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SMEAR CAMPAIGN SPEAKS VOLUMES ABOUT SOCIETY
Missed point on faith

By Ahmed M. Rehab
February 24, 2008

OK, we get the point. Barack Obama is not a Muslim. He has made that clear, time and again.

As well he should: The rumors are baseless, maliciously spun by political adversaries with the intention of taking votes away from Obama's promising presidential campaign run.

Obama is entitled to set the record straight. But that's not the end of the story.

The broader issue is: What does this attempt to smear Obama say about our society?

More personally, what does it say about my newborn nephew's standing in society? Is he entitled to the dreams of his Muslim father that the boy could grow up to be president if he works as hard as Obama and is as ambitious?

Obama has not gone far enough to challenge the notion that religious affiliation could disqualify Americans from serving their nation. Nor has Mitt Romney, a Mormon, Mike Huckabee, a Baptist, or any other candidate.

It's time for all of them to be quizzed on the meaning of citizenship as preached and practiced in this great democracy. As a voter, I would much rather know their stance on equal employment policies than which church they attend.

Full article at:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/chi-obamamuslim_thinkfeb24,0,6345949.story

[Mythsaje]

1. What's more, how long will it be before someone can have a chance at the Presidency

who would stand up and say "I don't know if there's a god and I don't really care. It doesn't matter in the greater scheme of things. What matters is how we treat one another, and how we take care of this Earth, our home. God is irrelevant."

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2. Not in this election for sure

GOD Bless America is right in there with Flag Pins.

It ain't gonna happen.