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By Peng in Gresham, OR - Jun 11th, 2008 at 12:32 pm EDT

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Obama family,

I urge you to please reach for civil discourse in your writings and discussions with others, whatever their political leanings. At the end of the day, we are All Americans, and we are all members of one American family, Team America.

One of Barack Obama's characteristics I admire most the respectfulness he shows to friends and foes. Let us strive to do the same as we address either McCain or his supporters.

Do you want others to denigrate Obama's name? NO. So please don't denigrate McCain or Bush.

Practice the golden rule.

Have a big heart.

Forgive people for being rude or obnoxious, and don't amplify their message. To truly stop hatred, stop it within yourself.

Please, when you read something that makes you angry, don't reply immediately.

Some of my favorite quotes to keep in mind:

"With malice toward none; with charity for all; with firmness in the right." --Lincoln

"Ascribe not to malice that which can be adequately explained by folly." --Napolean

As you practice respect, over time, you might not convince someone to vote for Obama, but at least you give an impression that they have a friend in you and in Obama. At the end of the day, that person might not agree with your politics, but could respect you and your candidate.

Whether Obama or McCain for President, let's strive for a win/win November election.

(Of course, I want Obama to be our next President.)

Thank you.

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