Politics: Speaking the Truth

A brave Ohioan named Dennis McWilliams speaks truth to power from the letters page of the Zanesville (OH) Times-Recorder:

A recent letter stated, "It has also brought to light some serious flaws in the moral fiber of our country. Much of that is reflected in the hideous display of disrespect to the office of the president and the man who now occupies that office." This writer remarkably equates our constitutionally guaranteed freedom of political dissent with "serious flaws in the moral fiber of our country." Strange!

On the contrary, I suggest someone study a little American history. George Washington was called a "jackass" in a number of opposition newspapers. Every president since has been called names a lot worse than "jackass." To say that the president should be beyond criticism is both absurd and un-American. Contrary to some of his partisans' wishes, George II is not our king nor does his touch heal disease. In addition, contrary to the belief of some of the members of his cult, George W. Bush is not anointed by God.