Simply put

Critics abound telling Obama to speak simply so that "the people" will understand. I am reminded at how publishers in my field these days have been telling me that most people read at the sixth or eighth grade level. 

How will we aspire to intelligence and intellectual integrity if we pull ourselves down to the lowest common denominator? 

Don't be ashamed if you don't understand your President, America! Be proud that a person of intelligence represents us at home and abroad. Perhaps we could learn from his civility, curiosity, and intellectual aspirations. Perhaps we could pull ourselves up and out of the ignorant bog we find ourselves in - preferring to listen to rumors and gossip, without checking the facts, or believing fantastical lies that feed into our fears. Don't be afraid, America, to give that up! 

Don't let power hungry, selfish, boobs feed you more and more shame, fear and ignorance. Don't eat it! Just say no! You have a choice. 

Personally, I would rather Obama did not speak simply. I would rather learn more. I choose intellectual integrity. I don't want to be afraid. I don't want to become bitter and hardened, cynical and hopeless. 

I choose hope, idealism, and curiosity!

Comments

[Tamarika]

Thanks, Marion. I wish someone would invite me to a talk show with my message. Until then ... I will keep on trucking right here on these pages.

[tamarika]

Thanks, Marion. I wish someone would invite me!

[Marion Barnett]

George and I agree that YOU need to get on talk show with that message. That is right on!