>>There's also a legitimate difference between the words of a close friend, spiritual advisor, and mentor and an ordinary endorsement.<<
Karen -
I agree with you that there's a difference between claiming that America is cursed by God, and invoking that curse.
I also see that there's a difference between the words of a close friend, etc., and an endorsement. What I'd question is whether seeking the endorsement of someone with repugnant views is actually worse, better, or just equally as bad as knowing someone who has them.
The fact of knowing someone, or even being close to someone who has such views is still not, to my mind, evidence of sharing those views, nor of some kind of defect of character.
To my mind, seeking the endorsement of such a person could be viewed as worse. Particularly in the case of McCain and Hagee, since the former has called such religious zealots "agents of intolerance" in the past.
If Obama had not known Wright personally, and was just now seeking his endorsement, I think people would be more justifiably upset.
- Allen |
