Hating Bush doesn't mean you love terrorists

Okay, so I get bored very easily, so I read blogs randomly or listed at BLOGGER, and I read the comments posted after certain entries. And this is what I have to say....

Just because you are against some (or all) of the decisions George W makes doesn't mean you are against America, hate America, or want to join terrorists. Believe me I have seen all kinds of comments.

What is important is that we live in a democratic nation were we are allowed to question our leader's choices. In fact it is our right since we elect our officials. If we lived in a nation where you were not permitted to ask "Hey, is he allowed to do that?", then we would be living in a place where freedom would not exist.

I do not hate our President; why would I? I question his decisions and reasons behind them. I question if he has interests that are not of the nation's as a whole. Do foreign matters always come before domestic ones for George W? I would say yes. I don't think Bush is a bad president or bad person. I think he is a man who was given (or took on) a lot of work and doesn't know the best way to approach it all.

Now, I do not understand his statements regarding the Patriot Act or his choosing to violate people's privacy. It was my understanding that the Intelligence agencies already monitored people with any connections or ties to terrorists. But, if he took on extra privileges that we felt were his right why not be more honest in the beginning? Does the telling to a few key congressmen cover his actions?

As far as rebuilding efforts? You will never hear me say that I wish Saddam was still in power in Iraq, but freeing a people, telling them how to run their country, and rebuilding it? Not completely this country's job. And since the trial for Saddam seems to always result in delays or require a new judge, I am not sure how successful the US was. If rebuilding efforts are so important, let's get some people in the gulf coast area and rebuild a city first before a country. I am going to go out on a limb and say that no one is going to shoot you or blow you up with their car if you go. (Yes, I am aware that not all Iraqis are against aid just some extremists.) Instead, I am guessing that they would probably offer a glass of lemonade or soda at the end of the day just for helping them clear the remains of their old house or business. But it is not just this one city. Throughout the past year, terrible natural disasters hit all over the country leaving thousands without homes, jobs, or faith. Hurricanes in several areas, tornadoes, mud slides, flooding, fires, you name it brought destruction home.

But people, questioning a national leader's actions is not anywhere close to joining the 'bad guys.' Concern for your country and your freedoms is one of the best displays of what this country is about.

For people who dislike our President's actions or comments, get involved in government. Vote on all levels: federal, state, and local. It may be your state rep. sitting there saying his behavior is okay or not. Write, email, or call your reps. You will be amazed how much certain mayors, governors, and state congressmen can affect your way of life (depending on your state's/city's laws).

well, with that, I am out, for the moment.