I came across this website today Fight the Smears. It has been set up by Barack Obama’s campaign to counter all of the lies in the media, blogosphere and email campaigns that he is a Muslim and that he won’t say the pledge of allegiance, among many others. I’ve added it to my list of ‘Leah approved and recommended’ websites in the right-hand column. My reason for actually mentioning this is because of the dynamic, extraordinary, superb quote at the top of this website:
What you won’t hear from this campaign or this party is the kind of politics that uses religion as a wedge, and patriotism as a bludgeon – that sees our opponents not as competitors to challenge, but enemies to demonize. Because we may call ourselves Democrats and Republicans, but we are Americans first. We are always Americans first. (Barack Obama, 3 June 2008)
I feel this quote sums me up perfectly. I don’t feel any more words are necessary to explain this. If you are a regular reader of this blog you will understand why I believe this quote to be so powerful and awe-inspiring. I might even add it to my email signature. We will see.