Quote Originally Posted by daihashi
You're missing the point and are pointing material that's not really relevant.

The point is that Obama has no problems fraternizing with people who would wish harm on this country (Bill Ayers). While this in itself does not mean anything it does question his character. When you are up for election your character/demeanor/Ethics/Morals are all up on trial as well as your history.

Now with that said I don't think Obama as a bad person because of this, but I do feel it puts into question his character.

I guarantee you that he must've heard wind of Bill Ayers past as the information is well publicized.

Honestly I could even understand if Bill Ayers was just someone Obama had met once in passing. I considered that weak of a link between the two, but it was really bothering once Obama stated Ayers was reformed and respectable part of society now.. well that's what bothered me. Especially since Ayers has been quoted saying he doesn't regret what he did and he wishes he could've done more. That doesn't sound reformed or respectable to me.

Again I don't think he's the devil, but I don't like his voting record and I don't particularly like some of the back peddling I see or the question he leaves in his character.

With that said ALL the candidates have their flaws.. it's just a matter of finding the candidate who has the flaws you can deal with.

This election and the past 2 have been a joke. I just wish we would get some real candidates with solid voting records and a moderate outlook on things. Never seem to find politicians who lay right in the middle of it all anymore.
There's no missing the point. Many people are blowing the whole thing out of context in terms of character. There's too much overvaluation on character and not enough in performance. The Bill Ayers quote is especially out of proportion because the quote has been spliced and came from an article which is essentially selling his book. There is profit motivation involved. As far as the facts are concerned, Bill Ayers is a productive member of society being a university professor when Obama has known him.

Stick a fork in Obama tho, he's done because people don't look at facts, they look at emotions when making their decision. There's no doubt McCain will milk this issue whether with Obama or Hillary (when Bill Clinton pardoned 2 weathermen will come into question if Hillary is nominated.)