Vote Obama

Today marks the 7th anniversary of the tragic day in American history.  It was a day that America learned that it was not invincible, and an attack on American soil was entirely plausible.  There are many different philosophies on why it happened and how it could have been prevented, but one thing that should be agreed upon is how this day represents grief and remembrance and should not be used for political means.

In his commentary last night on Countdown, Keith Olbermann states his view on the topic:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3036677/#26614824

Watching the clip, I can understand the anger and outrage he feels with the way the Republican Party under George W. Bush and now under the McCain campaign as well, has marginalized this event and abused it as a political tool of fear mongering.  His statement of:

I (John McCain) will rather win an election, than catch Bin Laden.

is very telling.  I’m just glad somebody in the news media is speaking out on this subject.