The American Dream and True Faith Are Understood by the Mainstream Even if They Aren't by the Rest of You
RECEIVED Mon., Nov. 8, 2004
Dear Editor, In response to Louis Black's post-election observations on "Page Two" of the Nov. 5 edition of the Chronicle, I'd like to offer an observation of my own. I observed, much to the bemusement of liberals, President Bush's unapologetic embrace of faith – which apparently has translated into his running of a "Christian fundamentalist campaign." Mr. Black, and others who think similarly, may never understand mainstream America's respect for a man of genuine faith over opportunistic appearances at black churches. He may never understand why mainstream America supports plainspoken honesty over eloquent pandering. He may never understand why mainstream America chooses steadfast resolve in national security issues over "wet-finger-to-the-political-winds" internationalism. He may never understand why the average, middle-class American's desire to achieve the American dream is diametrically opposed to the left's constant insistence that success be punished by redistributing wealth. Mr. Black may never understand these things, but thankfully, 59 million Americans did on Nov. 2.