Those who don't like the area can leave

In response to Emily Kuzmich’s recent opinion in the paper, I don’t care one way or another about Michael Vick. I do care about being labeled as a racist for having views about our President’s policies. Ms. Kuzmich, I hate the following:

• I hate a stimulus bill of which is 80 percent unspent and is the biggest “pork” bill in American history.

• I hate the big push for a health care plan that 56 percent of all Americans don’t want and will cost over a trillion dollars.

• I hate that we have nationalized whole industries including auto and banking.

• I hate that most of the world considers our foreign policy as unreliable and at worst, a joke.

• I hate the fact that people, like you, want to stifle my First Amendment right to criticize my president and his policies by labeling me a racist.

If our community and its robust discussion of issues (both sides) bothers you so much — leave.

RONALD E. BEHIMER

Sagle