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Originally Posted by pan6467
Say what you want about me, but these are legitimate questions that need answered if we are to elect this man.
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I agree with the earlier comment that you are viewing Obama's speech on this issue within a certain judgmental lens. A lens that bars you from being able to understand why someone wouldn't want to publicly and personally shame someone you love who may have said hurtful things. We all have family members or friends like this, and we love them anyway, despite what they say. I don't believe that 9/11 was an inside job, but my aunt does. I don't love her any less, and it doesn't make me believe it, no matter how many times she says it to me.
And I'll say this... The reason Obama didn't bring this up until now is because it's a non-issue with respect to Obama the candidate. Obama doesn't believe those things, but he still holds the Rev. in high regard for his decades of positive work. These things are what real friendship are about, accepting the good parts of a relationship with the bad.
I would hate to be one of your friends if you treat them the way you want Obama to treat a longtime friend.