John McCain Forced to Defend Barack Obama from Supporters at Rally

Normally I try to keep politics out of my writing, but tonight something absolutely remarkable happened. Not 2 hours ago, I was discussing at length with a friend of mine my upset at the nasty, angry remarks coming from supporters at McCain-Palin rallies. In recent weeks, supporters have been overheard shouting "Terrorist," "Treason," and "Kill Him."

Why, I wondered aloud, had no one stopped a speech to say, "Enough"? Certainly, the campaign had said it wasn't condoned, but that did not stop some supporters from harassing an African Amercan reporter at a rally. I turned to my friend and said, "Really, one of them should say something. Palin or McCain should tell people that regardless of what side you're on and how you feel about someone, or what you agree with. These angry, threatening words are not acceptable.

When I arrived home, what came up on the news for John McCain, thankfully saying exactly that. In fact he actually had to defend Barrack Obama. And when he did he was booed by his own supporters. That's right, booed by his own supporters. Are people so desperate to feel good about their choice of candidate, that they can no longer hear them? When they do hear the words, how well to they register? Well here is an example for you to consider.

One woman took the microphone to ask a question only to say that she did not trust Barack Obama because he was "an Arab". McCain took the microphone from this woman and said "no ma'am, no ma'am, no." "No?" the woman questioned "no ma'am" he repeated. He described Obama as "a descent family man" and told people not to fear Obama.

Threatening the candidate is not acceptable. Threatening the reporters covering the candidate is not acceptable. For the next 25 days regardless of who wins John McCain, or Barack Obama, we must stop making this a campaign of fear, anger or race. Too many things are happening -- important things. And two decent men, with different ideas are running for President, and we must choose our next leader. This is more than a talk show style slugfest. It's about time someone said so.