No. 46: Hate Mail
October 5th 2009 16:23
In case you wondered if America is becoming less civil, compare this "Letter to the Editor," that appeared in a Florida newspaper, to one you may find in your attic.
Title: I AM A REPUBLICAN'T --
"I am a stupid 'Republican't.' I can't think. I can't tell the truth. I can't suggest better plans. I can't disobey the people who say 'no' and I can't stop saying 'no.'
This message is brought to you so that you may not follow the path of the 'Republican'ts' established for them by Dr. Joseph Goebbels in 1933 and followed by Rush Limbaugh today, to lie, to lie, to lie and to lie until the people believe the lie."
HERE IS MY REPLY to the Editor of this Florida newspaper --
"The Letter to the Editor, by ____________ (Name withheld), on September 23rd, was nothing short of hate mail. Publishing it raised at least three questions: 1) Is he really this full of hate?, 2) Was he just being sarcastic?, 3) Why was this letter singled out for publication by your newspaper?
The readers may wonder why I call it hate mail. When a writer compares Republicans as being "established for them by Dr. Joseph Goebbels in 1933," what else can be construed? Maligning Rush Limbaugh in the same manner only reveals the writer has probably never tuned into the nation's "most-listened-to radio personality" more than five minutes in his life.
When the writer referred to "Republican'ts," he looked as though he is misguided, hateful, or ignorant, or all of the above. The writer should know full well that when one party controls the House, Senate and Administration, the power exists to block most all legislation proposed by others. This is happening currently and has served to prevent many Republican health insurance reforms, budget balancing and defense bills from seeing daylight. With the mainstream media (CBS, NBC, ABC, The New York Times, and others) ignoring most all Republican efforts, or spinning their intentions in the wrong direction, is there any wonder people can be led to so much hate.
I would be just as upset if he were slamming Democrats with unsubstantiated name calling, etc. Although I would give my life to defend anyone's right to free speech, I beg of you to be a bit more vigilant and help us by printing less hate mail.
We are best served by remembering, and acknowledging, that we are primarily Americans and party affiliated somewhere below this.:"
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There will be more about growing uncivil behavior in the future.
Please keep it between the lines.
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