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Magna Carta doesn’t stifle public prayer, criticism of Obama isn’t racism

Magna Carta doesn't stifle public prayer, criticism of Obama isn't racism Editor: Upon seeing yet another letter from Dr. Thackeray, my first thought was: Give it a rest, professor. Then I read his attempt to justify the left's mantra of "'separation of church and state" by citing the Magna Carta. But the Carta, according to his letter, "granted the church freedom from royal interference."

Wouldn't royal (or government) interference include attempts to stifle a Christian's public prayer, through law or intimidation? Dr. Thackeray seems oblivious to the fact that his reference to the Magna Carta only bolsters our position.

Further, his continuing need to demean his opponents' views might lead one to wonder whether he's feeling some insecurity with his own.

On the same opinion page, Donald Kaul's latest absurd assertion deserves to be challenged.

Mr. Kaul is so partisan he borders on rabid; and he is so intellectually dishonest he borders on delusional. His attempt to paint Obama's abysmal poll ratings as racism conveniently overlooks the fact that many of those who voted him into office are now suffering "buyer's remorse" for reasons having nothing to do with racism, but job performance.

Obama's ratings began falling with less than 18 months in office in spite of friendly media coverage. It took years of relentless hammering by the media to do the same to George Bush.

Loretta ParkMagna Carta doesn't stifle public prayer, criticism of Obama isn't racism Editor: Upon seeing yet another letter from Dr. Thackeray, my first thought was: Give it a rest, professor. Then I read his attempt to justify the left's mantra of "'separation of church and state" by citing the Magna Carta. But the Carta, according to his letter, "granted the church freedom from royal interference."

Wouldn't royal (or government) interference include attempts to stifle a Christian's public prayer, through law or intimidation? Dr. Thackeray seems oblivious to the fact that his reference to the Magna Carta only bolsters our position.

Further, his continuing need to demean his opponents' views might lead one to wonder whether he's feeling some insecurity with his own.

On the same opinion page, Donald Kaul's latest absurd assertion deserves to be challenged.

Mr. Kaul is so partisan he borders on rabid; and he is so intellectually dishonest he borders on delusional. His attempt to paint Obama's abysmal poll ratings as racism conveniently overlooks the fact that many of those who voted him into office are now suffering "buyer's remorse" for reasons having nothing to do with racism, but job performance.

Obama's ratings began falling with less than 18 months in office in spite of friendly media coverage. It took years of relentless hammering by the media to do the same to George Bush.

Loretta Park Editor: Upon seeing yet another letter from Dr. Thackeray, my first thought was: Give it a rest, professor. Then I read his attempt to justify the left's mantra of "'separation of church and state" by citing the Magna Carta. But the Carta, according to his letter, "granted the church freedom from royal interference."

Wouldn't royal (or government) interference include attempts to stifle a Christian's public prayer, through law or intimidation? Dr. Thackeray seems oblivious to the fact that his reference to the Magna Carta only bolsters our position.

Further, his continuing need to demean his opponents' views might lead one to wonder whether he's feeling some insecurity with his own.

On the same opinion page, Donald Kaul's latest absurd assertion deserves to be challenged.

Mr. Kaul is so partisan he borders on rabid; and he is so intellectually dishonest he borders on delusional. His attempt to paint Obama's abysmal poll ratings as racism conveniently overlooks the fact that many of those who voted him into office are now suffering "buyer's remorse" for reasons having nothing to do with racism, but job performance.

Obama's ratings began falling with less than 18 months in office in spite of friendly media coverage. It took years of relentless hammering by the media to do the same to George Bush.

Loretta Park

 

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