"Ohio has failed the world"

The reason the self-important Democrats lost the election is simple; it is exactly this type of self-loathing rhetoric and holier than thou preaching about what is best for 'you' that has alienated a thinking voter. How dare anyone be so arrogant to tell people what is best for them. The author is a case study in this point. The Democratic party and those who support it can no longer disguise this element within the ranks. You will see a continuing trend to the further right if you cry-babies don't stop with your rhetoric. Learn this lesson; this is a free republic and by its very nature those who chose to live here do not like to be told by anyone else what is best for them. We the people can and will decide for ourselves.

Obviously you do not understand or comprehend the social structure, moral, ethical and family values of the majority of the citizens of the United States.

We are not all evangelical Christians, "red-necks", illiterate or uneducated.

We do not believe that the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Eminem, Bon Jovi or the rest of Hollywood nor do the elitist espouse the values, morals or ethics for us.

The Democratic party has lost touch with the true values of the people.

Kerry began his campaign with lies about his military service, snubbed the "common" people, never had the courage to take and hold a viewpoint about a subject, but went with the latest poll to determine his position.

Sir, as for you, when you have been out in the real world, worked for a living, paid taxes, owned property, raised a family, and served your country you will understand.

Your implied values and your statements are exactly what the majority of the citizens of the United States are tired of hearing and having showed onto them by the courts.

Dave House Clarksville, VA

Zaied Ali wrote a Point-Counterpoint article on Sunday November 7. I wanted to note that while I thought some of his musings were a bit presumptive it is interesting to note that Greg Palast, the investigative reporter who first pointed out voter fraud in Florida in the 2000 election, has found irregularities in Ohio and New Mexico. He found that Gore won in Florida by thousands of votes and is now learning that Kerry probably won in Ohio.

Jeremy Mooer Fort Collins, CO

Concerning the very biased viewpoint of the article "Ohio has failed the world" by "Zaied Ali". It is quite simple, really. Mainstream America rejects the trend towards International Socialism and, for the most part, Fabian Socialism. With a little luck, Thesis, Anti-thesis, Synthesis is about to make a 180 degree turn.

To those readers who may not know what I'm talking about, I would highly recommend you do some research. The year 1884 is a good place to start. Question what you have been taught, and remember: "history is written by the victors", so you will have to dig for the truth. Hopefully some of that is left in your part of the world.

Jmallernee On e-mail