TRUTHTALK

In his first interview since the North Carolina and Indiana primaries, Obama said, "I think I've consistently displayed the kind of judgment that the American people are looking for in the next president."

Would one consider it “good judgment” in taking 20 years to finally realize that your most trusted friend and spiritual advisor, Rev. Wrights, is anti-American, racist (dislikes whites), and a lunatic. Rev. Wright made numerous anti-American speeches which came to a climax right after 9/11, six years before Obama announced hi candidacy for president.

For someone who bases his entire campaign on his nonsupport of Bush's war, is it “good judgment” for Obama to place money, his fundraisers, over fully attending the April 8 hearing with Gen. David Petraeus about the war? Obama left the hearing early to attend two campaign fundraisers. He obviously has confused priorities. And again last year, Obama was the only senator terribly late when Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker appeared on Capitol Hill for the second day of questioning on the war.

Also, Obama has a very limited record of accomplishments in both the private and governmental sector. Obama, to date, has not written a major piece of legislation.

America deserves superior leadership and honesty; two traits that Obama seriously lacks.

BY CHRISTIAN GATSBY

PETA, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, preach one thing, but practice another. PETA's moto is "animals are not ours to eat, wear, experiment on, or use for entertainment.” It condemns the killing of animals. Yet to date, PETA has murdered more cats and dogs than any other organization. That’s right.

From July 1998 through the end of 2005, PETA murdered over 14,400 dogs, cats, and other "companion animals.” That's over five helpless animals per day. PETA puts to death nearly 90 percent of the animals it takes in.

This should be no surprise for this same organization advocated underage drinking at college campuses. PETA sponsored a campaign, complete with billboards, called "Got Beer?" which encouraged college students to drink beer instead of milk. This campaign was ended abruptly when MADD, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, condemned them.

PETA is an organization that needs to practice what it preaches and immediately stop murdering thousands of stray dogs and cats.

Christian Gatsby