What planet did this guy come from. He has my VOTE, MONEY, & SUPPORT!!!

[BigBearJohn]

Just got this in email. Talk about having BRASS cajones. We could sure use about 2,000 more like this guy. IMHO this is MY kind of American. He's the kind of guy that makes me proud to be an American. He is MY definition of a true American patriot. God, I love this guy. Forget Senator -- I want this guy for PRESIDENT!!! And all this... FROM A MARINE!!! God bless him.
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Thursday, January 26, 2006

Dear John,

Last week the Columbus Dispatch published a column about my candidacy that said, in part, the following:

"Asked to define being pro-gay rights, Hackett said anybody who tries to deny homosexuals the same rights, including marriage, as every other citizen is un-American. Are you saying, he was asked, that the 62 percent of Ohioans who voted in November 2004 to constitutionally deny same-sex marriages are un-American?

"If what they believe is that we're going to have a scale on judging which Americans have equal rights, yeah, that's un-American. They've got to accept that. It's absolutely un-American." Columbus Dispatch (01/15/06)

It wasn't long until the Republican attack machine came after me demanding an apology. They called what I said "hate speech." The Republican Party was up to its old tricks again, using fear to silence opposition. They expected me to back down like too many Democrats have in the past.

My response?

I said it. I meant it. I stand behind it. Equal justice under the law for all regardless of who they are and how they were born is fundamental to our American spirit and our American freedoms. Any person or group that argues that the law should not apply equally to all Americans is, frankly, un-American.

The Republican Party has been hijacked by religious fanatics, who are out of touch with mainstream America. Think of the recent comments by Pat Robertson a religious fanatic by any measure - that the United States should assassinate a democratically elected leader in Venezuela, and that Ariel Sharon's stroke was divine punishment because Sharon wished to trade land for peace.

It was about time someone called it like it is.

If there is one thing the Republicans fear it's a fighting Democrat who won't back down when push comes to shove. They rely on fear and intimidation to divide Americans. I believe that those who would use religion and politics to divide rather than unite Americans should be ashamed.

I will continue to stand up to these extremists who have hijacked the Republican Party and want to divide the country, but I need you by my side to do so. Show the Republican Party that you will not tolerate the extremist behavior of the religious right.

Use the link below to sign a pledge of support. I need to know that you stand with me. I need to know that I can count on you to amplify our message of change. Let the Republican attack machine know you've had enough and refuse to be beaten into submission this time.

http://www.hackettforohio.com/istand

I hope I can count on your continued support. Together, we can fight back AND win in 2006.


Sincerely,

Paul Hackett

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[the other one]

1. I am in too. nt

[xchrom]

2. i think you'll find a big ol' love fest

around here for paul.

[Zenlitened]

3. "I said it. I meant it. I stand behind it."

Isn't that fantastic? Isn't that something?

I'm not sure I agree with him on every issue, but he sure has this one down perfectly. It's Liberty and Justice FOR ALL, folks.

:loveya:

And then to back it up: "I said it. I meant it. I stand behind it."

That is a thing of beauty!

[zanne]

4. I LOVE what he said about religious fanatics.

Somebody does have to say it, again and again. Remember when people hired "de-programmers" to snatch their kids out of cults and keeped them locked up for days being "deprogrammed". Whatever happened to that? I think alot of religious people in this country could use some of that now.

[ellenfl]

5. i got one of these too and fully intend to put my money

where his mouth is. :toast:

ellen fl

[EFerrari]

6. Please somebody educate him or his people on election fraud.

Do it now. He would make a fine Senator BUT HIS VOTES MUST FIRST BE COUNTED.

[HysteryDiagnosis]

7. Words for him from another Hackett of years gone by.....

http://www.stevehackett.com/cgi-bin/lyrics.cgi?ref=51

Above the colour of amber stained evening
An audience danced
Led by a showering hand that brings water
An audience danced
Led by a showering hand that brings water
To both sea and land
Unlock the door of night
Nebulous bright

Again renewed by the vessels of Isis
You're ready to fly
Although the journey is still far from ended
You gaze at the sky
Above the cloudless night
Nebulous bright

He who knows love knows who you are
Worlds you may find lit by a star

He who knows love knows who you are
Worlds you may find lit by a star

Again renewed by the vessels of Isis
You're ready to fly

He who knows love knows who you are
Worlds you may find lit by a star...

From the album Voyage of the Acolyte.

[BigBearJohn]

10. Beautiful. Thanks for sharing

[jackster]

8. Paul Hackett is the future of this country....

We have to get behind him!

[stop the bleeding]

9. Real American Balls - what we have been missing n/t