'letter from 2012 in obama's america'

Dear Dr. James Dobson,

I am a 24-yr old female. I am a college graduate. I am a daughter, sister, and friend. I work at a non-profit. I live in San Francisco. I am a Christian. AND you don't scare me. I read the letter published by your organization Focus on the Family and I am concerned. I am concerned about the fear you ignite in other Christians. I am concerned that this fear not only divides us, but it fans the flames of racism, homophobia, and creates a xenophobic america.

Let me inform you that my almost 25 years of life have molded me into the person I am. Yes, I am still learning, and for that matter I hope I don't ever stop. However, I am informed. I know where Barack Obama and John McCain stand on the issues. I know their economic plans and where they stand on foreign policy. I know Barack Obama will fight for "the least of these" among us. On Tuesday, November 4, 2008, my convictions will lead me to vote for Obama. They will lead me to think of those who do not have healthcare, who have had their retirement stripped away because of lack of regulations, and those who are fighting on behalf of our government an ill-waged war in Iraq. I will think of those among us who do not have a voice. I will think not only of unborn children, but of young children, teenagers, and adults who die because they do not have health coverage, shelter, or adequate food. I will think of men and women who have born the burden of the disastrous decisions of the last 8 years. I will look at the broad horizon of attacks on human life and cast my vote for Obama. Please, don't de-value what I care most about. Don't say my youth is mis-guided or ignorant.

You are obviously knowledgeable in that fear can change minds and affect decisions. But is fear the method of influence from the "Land of the Free?" Since when did OUR passion for loving God get replaced by fearing the other? Tell me Dr. Dobson, what did the writing of your letter really accomplish?


Dr. Dobson, PLEASE stop using God, my God, to promote your political platform. Please allow Christians, allow me, to examine the world, examine America, examine politics, and examine the candidates for president for ourselves. I urge you to be civil. I beg you to be respectful.

Sincerely,
cg



(for those who haven't read the letter: http://focusfamaction.edgeboss.net/download/focusfamaction/pdfs/10-22-08_2012letter.pdf)