I'm not going to go into the debate nor merits of this post. Most of what was originally posted is pretty accurate. There are some things that need far more explanation than a simple yes or no response on both sides.

I have said one of my biggest fears of having McCain as president is his willingness to consder war as a first line of action (think Iran next) rather than considering or trying other means first. That, alone, is enough to get me into Obama's corner. I do have some serious misgivings about Obama but the war issue and the lives and costs involved make McCain a not very viable candidate to me.

All that being said, I do find "Lord Obama" offensive. It is name calling plain and simple. No matter how much I dislike a politician, I refuse to call them names. Quite honestly, I loathed Reagan up to and including telling my husband that if he voted for that man, I would be filing for divorce the day after I found out he voted for him. However, I never, not once, called him names. I dislike the male Bushes. If Barbara had ever run for office, I believe I probably would have happily voted for her. So, whether you like or dislike Obama, respect the fact that he has been selected by a very large number of Americans as their choice for President. Whether or not he will become President will depend on voters and the electoral college in November. Don't call him names, don't disrepect your friends', neighbors', enemies' choices. Leave the "lord" title in your mind. It doesn't belong in any public venue any more than does the scare factor of using his middle name (as has been done in the past). On the other side, "McLame" or anything else that makes fun of his name does not belong, either.

We're all adults. Let's try to be civil and respectful of each other and our political choices. There is no need to call our candidates names -- use facts to get your point across. There is no need to call each other names.