As I read the various letters concerning President Bush’s victory, I note two themes that denote either ignorance or political bigotry or both. The first of these concern some of the victors who display a “forget you, we won” attitude. Ignorance! Then there are the Bush haters who are blind with rage. These political bigots appear to firmly believe that their position is both enlightened and superior to all those in opposition. These folks are neither enlightened nor superior; they have simply lost their ability to be even remotely objective.

Like it or not, we are all in this together. This country has survived everything from the Civil War to Vietnam. I believe that it is packed with people who are thoughtful, deliberate and very patriotic. The extremists on both sides of the aisle need to be recognized and rejected. Hate, stupidity, political bigotry and intellectual snobbery have no place in a responsible society. You do however, have the right to display each and every one of those dubious qualities should you be moved to do so.

As for those who are so upset that they lament they will have to move to Canada, by all means get out. Use the diamond lane! We’ll get you a Washington State Patrol escort and you can convoy to Blaine and go to the head of the line. You are of no use to those of us who are not outraged by those who disagree with us. If you can’t stand to live in a country where someone doesn’t agree with you and your superior intellect, by all means go find a land where you will never be in the political minority. Good luck!

Phil Bate

Lynnwood