A convention filled with deception

Recently, as the nation’s Democrats gathered in and focused on Boston, a new strategy had been devised and implemented. “Softer and Gentler” was the new policy in effect for this past week. No Bush-bashing this week. “Let’s show the American people who we really are.”

Thanks, but no thanks. We know who they really are. Even the softer and gentler approach in effect this week was just another example of the deception employed this election year by the Democratic Party. From Michael Moore calling the president a liar with every breath, to former President Jimmy Carter telling lie after lie on the first night of the convention. The Democrats and left in this country are willing to say anything to get their man elected.

By the way, Mr. Moore, there are at least seven different commissions or investigations which have concluded that President Bush did not lie when laying out the justification for the effort in Iraq, but that the information was inaccurate, there is a vast difference. This is the same information, which was given to John Kerry, who is on the record in many instances in support of the use of force in Iraq.

And Mr. Carter, we are not acting alone in Iraq. There are more than 30 countries that are or have been involved in the U.S. led efforts in Iraq. A note to all of those involved in the temporary makeover of the Democratic Party this week: You can’t hide who you really are and what you really stand for. There is a name for what you are trying to do—lying.

Curtis R. Spatz

Lincoln, Ark.

Is sensitivity a good thing?

There has been discussion recently about whether sensitivity is useful in responding to terrorism. Sensitivity is awareness to one’s environment, the consequences of one’s behavior, and potential threats. It is a type of intelligence.

A global effort to reduce terroristic acts, and win hearts and minds in the Arab world requires acute awareness of threats, as well as accurate assessment of actual social and psychological consequences of one’s behavior. Appropriate and effective decision making requires sensitivity to specific situational factors. Ridiculing sensitivity is anti-intellectual.

Robert E. Griffin

Psychologist

Forty Fort, Pa.

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