Hello. I am saddened by the comments aimed at Obama by ignorant rednecks. All politicians get their share of abuse, but not because of the color of their skin. Is our country still so backwoods that we can't accept the election of a black man? I was at the bar the other night and overheard a couple of guys disguised as intelligent human beings, spewing sophomoric racial remarks. I couldn't sit by quietly. I reminded them that lack of respect is a large part of the reason the country is in the shape it's in. They responded with, "Hyuk, hyuk" and went on slurping their drinks. I could almost smell the "stupid" on them.

I just visited a blog that I recently found. The author is a musician in Arizona. He has a post with a video from a Ted Nugent concert. The "madman from Detroit" is toting two machine guns and screaming..."hey, Obama, suck on one of these you punk." He then proceeds to call Obama a "piece of shit." Why is he not in jail? I am a supporter of freedom of speech, but this strikes me as a death threat. At one time, I liked Ted because of his support for the right to bear arms. After seeing this video, I have no respect for this Neanderthal. He should not be allowed to make a public appearance again. Please spread the word.

Let's not prove the rest of the world right. It's our chance to show the world that Americans aren't a bunch of uneducated hillbillies. Think.

Peace.