Janet Bostwick > wrote:

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>But I don't. It hurts me personally to find out that our civilized
>North America isn't. To attack a woman sexually with words, to attack
>her physical appearance, tells me that when men are losing or feel at
>a disadvantage, they fall back on the most primitive response. No
>wonder there is so much violence against women. These campaigns are
>just one step away from physical violence. These campaigns send the
>message that these attitudes toward women are o.k.
>Janet US

or towards men. . or towards folks with different complexions. . . or
a different party affiliation. . .

Politics is, and always has been a cesspool.

For the most part, politicians are pigs and it doesn't matter what
their sex, race, religion or party affiliation is.

[Same goes for today's so-called journalists. There are precious
few exceptions in either category.]

Jim