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Originally Posted by Boon Mee  Fair enough Bugs, if we were to overlook Obama's book where his father figured most prominently - big influence on him from what he says...  |
True enough and a valid point. If one points to their father as a major influence in their life then the views of the father do come into play. That being said simply because me dad was a strong influence in my life does not mean I believe all the things that he believed.
If a mans father teaches him compassion does not mean he will end up being a bleeding hart liberal.
If a mans father teaches him responsibility does not mean he will end up being a hard ass conservative.
Hopefully a mans father also teaches him the importance of independent thought as well.
Obama should first be judged on the man that he is, his voting record (present), and the platform that he currently espouses.