First we had Obama hanging by a noose. Now someone thought it might be appropriate to hang Palin by a noose. Either way it’s a symbol of outright hatred and total disrespect. In my opinion, it is inappropriate either way. When one cannot fight a political opponent with words and ideas, they resort to symbols such as this. It only weakens your position and it makes you look foolish.
CNN wrote an article back in November of 2007, after the Jena, Louisiana noose incident. They point out how such symbols are designed to incite hatred. I don’t care if it is Halloween, it was wrong when it was done to Obama, and it is wrong in this situation as well. What ever happened to decent political discourse? Politics has devolved into insults and threats. We really need to work on making America a better place, not ripping it apart.
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Written by admin on October 27, 2008
I agree. It’s offensive regardless of who the mock victim is. This does not forward anyone’s cause and just goes to show you how much ignorance and hatred is still left in America. It is truly a shame.