The Words We Say

Keep in mind that Obama has said the following things (from a list compiled by someone else when I was trying to remember them all):

** Obama: “They Bring a Knife…We Bring a Gun”
** Obama to Democrats: “Get in Their Faces!”
** Obama on ACORN Mobs: “I don’t want to quell anger. I think people are right to be angry! I’m angry!”
** Obama to His Mercenary Army: “Hit Back Twice As Hard”
** Obama on the private sector: “We talk to these folks… so I know whose ass to kick.“
** Obama to voters: Republican victory would mean “hand to hand combat”
** Obama to lib supporters: “It’s time to Fight for it.”
** Obama to Latino supporters: “Punish your enemies.”
** Obama to Democrats: “I’m itching for a fight.”

Our own president regularly uses violent language—really violent language—to describe what should be done to people like me who disagree with him or didn't vote for him. That frightens and appalls me, particularly from someone who claimed we have to work together, non-partisan, to accomplish our goals.

The President. Who could, if he wanted, just toss me in jail without any explanations or reasons. Or my spouse. Or my family. Or anyone.

If we're going to start with getting rid of the violent and threatening rhetoric, could we start at the top? Couldn't Obama set an example? I bet that would be a big deal. But he doesn't. Palin's not the only one using martial language.