今天写的，email 给两位候选人的 campaign 了。大家点评一下吧 _(a)


给老麦:

November 4, 2008

RE: Reconciliation

Dear Senator McCain:

First of all, let me just say that I will extend my wholehearted congratulations to you if you win tonight. However, the best test of a person’s character is not the moment of victory, but when he faces defeat. As pleasant and tempting as an acceptance speech can be, a concession speech often brings more respect to a politician, a man.

Like you have stated numerous times on the campaign trail, the past eight years were not the greatest for America. Indeed, many things have gone wrong. The worst, in my humble opinion, is the fact that politics had become increasingly divisive and nasty. It seemed that the past eight years had been one long political campaign. Everyone in Washington was not concerned about getting things done, but was busy dividing America into distinct groups: left v. right, liberal v. conservative, pro-life v. pro-choice, stay-the-course v. pull-out, gay v. straight, Black v. White. Members of both parties in Congress seemed to have managed to turn almost all issues into weapons against members of the opposite party. Obstructionism and bickering have replaced constructive consultation and the spirit of moving forward. It seemed that the days when people can have honest disagreements but still work together toward one goal were gone.

The United States of America got her strength not from infighting, but from her ability to allow people who are very different to work together and prosper – people with different religions, ideologies, beliefs, skin colors, up-brings, and educational backgrounds.

I hope that whatever happens tonight, both you and Senator Obama would act like true gentlemen and work together on November 5. Let the campaigning end today and the work to rebuild a prosperous society begin tomorrow.

Thank you and God bless,




给小奥:

November 4, 2008

RE: Reconciliation

Dear Senator Obama:

First of all, let me extend my most sincere condolences to you. I lost my grandmother to stroke 3 years ago and I still remember the shock and wave of sadness that I felt when I heard the news over the phone.

I will be one of those opening a bottle of champagne tonight if you win. I think you are well-prepared for that too. However, as unlikely as the other scenario is, I think you should be prepared for it as well. The best test of a person’s character is not the moment of victory, but when he comes face to face with defeat. As pleasant and tempting as an acceptance speech can be, a concession speech often brings more respect to a politician, a man.

Like you have stated numerous times on the campaign trail, the past eight years were not the greatest for America. Indeed, many things have gone wrong. The worst, in my humble opinion, is the fact that politics had become increasingly divisive and nasty. It seemed that the past eight years had been one long political campaign. Everyone in Washington was not concerned about getting things done, but was busy dividing America into distinct groups: left v. right, liberal v. conservative, pro-life v. pro-choice, stay-the-course v. pull-out, gay v. straight, Black v. White. Members of both parties in Congress seemed to have managed to turn almost all issues into weapons against members of the opposite party. Obstructionism and bickering have replaced constructive consultation and the spirit of moving forward. It seemed that the days when people can have honest disagreements but still work together toward one goal were gone.

The United States of America got her strength not from infighting, but from her ability to allow people who are very different to work together and prosper – people with different religions, ideologies, beliefs, skin colors, up-brings, and educational backgrounds.

I hope that whatever happens tonight, both you and Senator McCain would act like true gentlemen and work together on November 5. Let the campaigning end today and the work to rebuild a prosperous society begin tomorrow.

Thank you and God bless,

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