Talking points for JFK

[sage1]

A Letter to John Kerry:
Dear Senator Kerry,

First let me tell you how much I admire you. You are an inspiration to so many of us. I'm writing this letter in the bold hope that you, unlike other politicians, can listen, think and change.
I have some talking point suggestions for you to consider in your campaign.

1. I'm sure you hear the opposition's criticism of you; address these issues head on, like a honest, open debater. We, the people, think you are a straight shooter. Look us in the eye; tell us the truth.

2. Talk about the Swift Boat Vets allegations, particularly the stinging issue of your witness to congress about the War atrocities.
Those weren't your words; these issues were the experience of many vets who trusted you to tell their truth. You did not do this to undermine any prisoners of war, but to tell the truth about war. Any of those who see that witness as treason should look to the atrocities of Abu Gharib prison. Are those Americans who blew the whistle on those atrocities any less capable?

3. TAlk about how the opposition seems to have held hostage the word "freedom." Freedom was the reason for justifying the war in Iraq. Freedom is the reason the American people must re-elect GWB (although we know that he was not elected in 2000, Al Gore was; GWB was appointed by the Supreme Court). How can the REpublicans think that they have the priority on freedom when many American lack freedom? How many women have their reproductive freedom jeopardized? How many families are held captive to jobs that pay minimum wage, and cannot advance their education or lifestyle? How many Americans were denied their freedom to vote in Florida in the 2000 election? How many children lack freedom to get a decent education?

4. Address GWB's concept of an "ownership" America. Many citizens can hardly afford to live in apartments, much less own homes, boats, investments, etc. This simply divides the electorate even more into the "haves," and "have nots."

5. The opposition does not own the right to speak out for all Christians. They play their hand as if anyone who doesn't support them isn't Christian, nor are they patriotic. The most patriotic folks in New York City last week were the protesters- living out the First Amendment.

6. Speak to the charge of the "flip-flop." When the fear of WMD arose, you, like many senators and legislators, voted to give the president the authority to go to war because, you, like others, trusted him. You simply trusted the commander in chief. It was a mistake.

I've talked enough, dear senator. We keep you in our prayers.
Be strong. Be who you were meant to be. Our future president.

[sangh0]

1. I like your points

and I liked the way you presented them. Comparing SBVT to Abu Ghraib is a great idea