quote:Originally posted by Rob Kamphausen: is it wrong to dislike a president's standing (or president elect or mayor or super intendent, etc) because you don't like the person? i tend to think no.
On the other hand, consider this:
As noted before we want, or even expect, our elected officials to act on the basis of what is (or what they perceive is) good for the people.
We do not approve of politicians who act out of base motives, such as greed or racism, recognizing that those motives, at the very least, cloud their judgement.
Doesn't hatred also cloud judgement? If so, then shouldn't we take issue with someone who bases their views on hatred, just as we do with those who base their views on greed or racism?
