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It is unfortunate that people still feel the need to continue such unproductive attacks on the President and the majority of people in this country. The President does not reign. He serves the will of the people because he represents what the American people need and want at this time. President Bush was reelected by the majority of people in this country during a very difficult time against formidable opposition the likes of which this country has never seen. He is a good man. It was not a mandate on abortion or embryonic stem cell research that got him reelected. It was the trust the American people put in a man that says what he means and honestly struggles with making the right decision to provides for our welfare and the safety of others in a dangerous world. He acted as a person with conviction and never strayed from the course. He does react to the needs of the people in our country not just those who elected him. He does not subscribe to the "cause of the day" he does not subscribe to "running the country by the latest polls." He is a man that sets priority and places things in perspective. He is a man that does not speak with hate. He is a man that knows there is danger and will not retreat from danger just because it seems the latest polls indicate it would be politically expedient. He looks beyond single interest groups. He does his best to run the country for all Americans not just special interest groups. He does not fan hate. He provides hope for all. He is inclusionary not exclusionary. He makes mistakes, he admits them, he is human. He treats everyone with respect, except for terrorists, and should be afforded the same by all of us. We don't have to agree with him. But my daddy taught me a long time ago respect is something we should show everyone even those we disagree with (but that did not include evil dictators and terrorists). We can waste the next four years whining or we can try to build a consensus that will advance research for a cure. Continuing alienation of the majority of the people in this country will not advance the quest for a cure. Can't we please stop and join together moving something forward instead of continuing to try to take the ball and go home because one of our team mates made a touchdown. Yes, I said one of our team mates. You, the American people own the ball. President Bush is the quarterback. When we act as a team we win. Acting as a team does not mean we all get to make the calls. Right now this good man has the ball and is trying to lead us to victory. We all win at the same time. Tripping the Quarterback as he breaks away for the goal makes no sense to me. Go Steelers! With Love for all... Especially Big Ben Theresa ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn