[Vision2020] more perspective
amy smoucha
asmoucha@hotmail.com
Mon, 03 Nov 2003 18:13:35 -0600
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<P>Dean's comments are very troubling. I think Rev. Sharpton's response is true--he could not appeal to anti-semitism in the name of reaching a broad base of voters, and neither should Dean be allowed to elevate the concerns of white nationalists/white separatists without taking serious criticism.</P>
<P>Among the problems with Dean's way of thinking--he sympathizes with poor white southerners whose children do not have health insurance, but he expressed his sympathy in a way that reinforces their belief that poor white children don't have health insurance because of black and brown skinned folks. The implication is also that black and brown skinned children do have health insurance, which is untrue. Instead of sinking to the level of debate of those with confederate flags in their pickups, Dean should have found a way to inform those white voters that their children, and all children, are disadvantaged by our economy and by the current administration's health and welfare policies.<BR><BR>Yes, Mr. Wilson, many people--even good, kind, family oriented people--promote racist thinking in dangerous ways. Ideas and people who reinforce racist ideas should be challenged wherever they are found, whether they lead churches or run for president.</P>
<P>Dean will have a long way to go to get my vote, and I will be closely following this line of discussion. Thank you for bringing it to our attention, as it is a very important development in the primary.</P>
<P>Amy Smoucha</P></DIV>
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<DIV></DIV>From: Douglas <DOUGWILS@MOSCOW.COM>
<DIV></DIV>To: vision2020@moscow.com
<DIV></DIV>Subject: Re: [Vision2020] more perspective
<DIV></DIV>Date: Mon, 03 Nov 2003 09:15:27 -0800
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<DIV></DIV>Visionaries,
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<DIV></DIV>Rob says::
<DIV></DIV>>I find it ironic Dean is being accused of being racist.
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<DIV></DIV>So do I.
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<DIV></DIV>> If you read his Web
<DIV></DIV>>site(http://www.deanforamerica.com), you'll find he's one of the
<DIV></DIV>>most
<DIV></DIV>>socially liberal candidates since FDR.
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<DIV></DIV>I have to read something? Can't I just accuse?
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<DIV></DIV>Cordially,
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<DIV></DIV>Douglas Wilson
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