Kellie, I think the reason the debate about him is often so heated up, because it's mostly not about him per se. At least I can say that's true with most people I know. Obviously he is not the devil, preparing to destroy America. But it is also logical he cannot be Mister All-Nice. Because nobody like that gets to be a candidate for president. He'd never gotten there in the first place. Does family always come first? No way! Everyone knows it can't be the best for your kids to be exposed like that. But can you win the election without that? Likely not.
Don't get me wrong, it's ok he put becoming President first. Clearly someone has to. Just saying, with a bit of thinking it becomes obvious, he is neither Jesus nor the Anti-Christ. And a lot of the emotions that get stirred are not really about this paragraph here or diplomatic decision there. My guess is, it's a general question of how you see yourself and how you see your country. And many people are scared in a increasingly complex world. Unfortunately few politicians and media resist portraiting the two parties at either or choices.
Not every Republican hates gays. Not every Democrate is a tolerant person. Not everyone voting for Bush believes in Intelligent Design. And yes, some sure want a general health insurance. At the same time not everyone who voted for Obama, would be ok with abortion or wants the troops out of Iraq. But it's just simpler to make it THIS side or THAT side. You can only be on one! Because everything else would mean more effort and work to figure WHAT exactely you like or dislike. And more work for politicians and newspapers to EXPLAIN the ideas. Hence, many are edged on to look at it as black or white.
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