Quote Originally Posted by tugmcmartin
Would you have the same feeling if FDR used Pearl Harbor or WWII as a campaign platform? What about Lincoln stumping from Gettysburg? What about Kerry using the tragedy of the Vietnam War in his campaign? Many people lost their lives during those wars.

Have we really gotten (as a nation) to a point where we're so PC and "sensitive" that we are we not allowed to talk about war or use war-related images during political seasons because some people don't want to be reminded of the loss of life that occurs (occurred) during them? What a crock of ****e! The above illustrations have all happened and have had a dramatic affect on the politics and policies of this country. Any student of history has to recognize this. 9/11 is no different. It must be a part of the dialogue during this election cycle. To pretend like it didn't happen and hasn't had an impact of politics and policies would be a big dis-service to all citizens. So bravo to the Bushies for reminding us of the threats that face this nation and trying to keep this as part of the election debate. I just hope that this won't be his only platform. I'd love to hear some more detail on the domestic policy front in terms of jobs, taxes and this gay-marriage amendment nonsense.

T-
I would never say we should pretend it didn't happen. I for one remember the tragedy very clearly, and I think everyone else does too - but to use those images for the purpose of hitting the emotional soft spot of the people for personal gain (to help yourself get re-elected) is something that kind of bothered me when I saw it. And yes, if FDR used Peal Harbor images in his campaign (which he probably did), I would probably have had the same feelings. I guess that's just me.