Here's my take on that video, and its "facts". For some of my points, remember im speaking as a non-american.
1] What is it with people and their obsession with Obama's name? Would it make him any more/less electable if he were called Harry Potter, Bill Gates, or Jesus Christ?
2] Obama is a Christian, the fact that one of his parents is Muslim, and as a young child he attended an Islamic school doesnt change that. In fact, that he is knowledgeable in Islam could be beneficial, what with all the furore about Islam, etc. Also, since America has no official religion, and freedom to practice any religion is enshrined in the Constitution, i dont see what difference it would make if he were Muslim.
3] The not-wearing a US flag pin is a complete non-entity. Does not wearing it make him "less patriotic"? People say he is "indoctrinated" by Rev. Wright against America, i say America is indoctrinated to a false belief in its own importance. Also, im sure those "home grown" terrorists that are starting to be mentioned in the news all wear said pin in public, it doesnt stop them wanting to attack their country..
4] Not saluting the flag is again, in my opinion, a non-entity. The obsession with saluting the flag strikes me as particularly odd in a nation defined by freedom and liberty, surely being forced to recite the pledge of allegiance and salute the flag is a limitation of the people's freedom?
5] Obama's 20 years of attendance at the United Trinity Church of Christ show his religious beliefs (denying those who claim he is Muslim), and doesnt necessarily mean he agrees with Rev. Wright's politically agitative sermons. I mean, do you always agree with the people who lecture to you (teachers, religious leaders, etc)?
6] Michelle Obama's statement doesnt mean she doesnt love her country, rather i think she's referring to the historic significance of Barack's campaign, as the first successful Black Presidential nominee. Also, how many people can truly say they are 100% proud of their country, and what it does?
7] Those clips from Rev. Wright's sermons show only a tiny glimpse of his teaching (most would probably be perfectly suited to any other church across America, and the world), and personally i think the "God damn America" statement was more aimed at making a point (that America, and the US government isnt perfect) than actually trying to incense hatred, etc.
8] What is wrong with National Healthcare? Ensuring that everyone has equal access to good healthcare is surely included within the remit of government, as part of the "general welfare of the United States" (mentioned in Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution)? Paying slightly higher taxes to ensure the health of you, your family and your fellow citizens is surely reasonable? And it would remove the need for such expensive health insurance (which many millions are unable to afford).
9] Welfare is a major aspect of what the government is for, to provide for those in need, for those to whom circumstances have been unkind. At the moment the US has the highest poverty levels of all industrialised nations, yet Americans claim it to be the richest, most powerful nation in the world?
10] I wont argue Gun Control here, but i dont believe the Second Amendment enshrines the right for citizens to own and carry a firearm, so gun control is actually legal, and (in my opinion) desirable.
11] Talking to terrorist groups isnt necessarily a bad thing. Diplomacy is a more powerful weapon than the armed forces. As such, talking to them could be a way forward towards a peaceful future.
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