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sunshinemiss -> Use of insulting names (5/21/2011 4:20:59 PM)
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Open Letter to Pols / Religion Forum:
Years ago I watched the West Wing television show. I found it smart, insightful, and educational. I loved being able to see the process of politics. When they had Anslie Hayes on there, I learned (finally) about Republicans in a way that made sense. I felt like I could at last see their perspective. That show - whether I agreed with everything or not - was terrific.
There was a scene in which Lily Tomlin's character was being interviewed for job as secretary to the president. She was going to not be chosen because she had disagreed with a policy decision previously. In her response she called the president, "Mr. Bartlett" or perhaps "President Bartlett." She may have not agreed with him, but she did not resort to name calling.
He called her "a class act."
fast forward a few years:
I had serious issues with George Bush - both of them. But in the end, they were the presidents of my country and as such I respected their position and their authority. I don't recall whether or not I ever called one of them a name (I may have called the one "W" but that was not meant as an insult - I don't recall if I did or not. I know I certainly did call him that in my mind). I was living abroad when George W. Bush was in power. I experienced a tiny bit of how much people in other countries hate my own. Even so, I like to think I stood by my principles without the need to call someone a name - especially someone who was giving public service.
I have never liked certain policies. The person who holds the office, however, still is the president.
While you may not like what President Obama does / doesn't do, your action of calling him names does not harm anyone. It merely makes you look like you have no class.
Best,
sunshine
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