Newton Kansan
I received an anonymous letter concerning my letter to the editor on Kathryn Lopez. I did not attack Ms. Lopez personally, but attacked her methods for reaching the conclusions she did. I believe I need to answer the anonymous letter.
A letter from Anon E. Muss suggests that if I support Barack Obama, I haven’t done my research and “she” suggests that I read the book “Obama Nation” by Jerome Corsi. I’d like to suggest that Anon go to the Internet and research Jerome Corsi, who is referred to as the “Far Right.” One writer states, “The continued tolerance and prominence of Jerome Corsi — his books, columns, and appearances — is just embarrassing.” Another calls him a scandal monger. If Anon would do “her” research, she’d learn he co-authored the Swift Boat attack on John Kerry with John E. O’Neill, a protege of President Nixon’s dirty-trickster, Charles Colson. By the way, Corsi also bashes John McCain. The Clintons learned “dirty tricks” don’t always work. Perhaps others need a lesson, also. Everything on the internet pertaining to Jerome Corsi indicates that he is a “hatchet man,” perhaps for the Republicans. A couple of years ago, I was delighted to learn a new book had been written about Abraham Lincoln. I borrowed it at the library and read only a few pages before finding that the author, a female living in England, concluded that Abe was a homosexual. Her proof: After he supposedly was rejected by the woman he loved, Abraham and a male friend took a trip together, to heal Abe’s broken heart. This type of character assassination should be a crime, and authors should have to present their proof. Anon suggested the book, “Obama’s Nation,” was “scary,” which only shows that Corsi has accomplished his purpose, at least with some people who don’t believe what they write strongly enough to sign their real name. I hope the anonymous person who thinks I should believe as she does will follow her own advice to me and do some research. The “dirty tricks” is the change that many of us are seeking. With the help of people like “Anon,” they will continue. — Wanda Christy, Newto