Some 9-11 Kin Send Letter Backing Bush Ad

The Detroit News/AP ^ | 3/6/04 | None listed

[Gothmog]

NEW YORK (AP) -- More than a dozen families who lost relatives in the Sept. 11 attacks released a letter Saturday declaring their support for President Bush and his use of images of the destroyed World Trade Center in campaign ads.

"There is no better testament to the leadership of President Bush than Sept. 11," the letter states. "In choosing our next leader we must not forget that day if we are to have a meaningful conversation."

The "Open Letter to America," signed by 22 people who lost loved ones in the trade center, comes as other victims' families asked that the ads be pulled from the airwaves. The spots also show firefighters carrying a flag-draped stretcher.

"In the November election we will have a clear choice laid before the American people," the letter reads. "President Bush is rightly offering us that choice and the images of Sept. 11, although painful, are fundamental to that choice. The images in President Bush's campaign television ads are respectful of the memories of Sept. 11."

When asked about the ads on Saturday, President Bush said he will "continue to speak about the effects of 9-11 on our country and my presidency."

"How this administration handled that day, as well as the war on terror, is worthy of discussion. And I look forward to discussing that with the American people," he said.

Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry told Fox News Channel on Saturday that he personally believed that the ads were inappropriate.

Jimmy Boyle, former president of the Uniformed Firefighters Association, said he came up with the "Open Letter to America" after hearing that the president was being criticized for the ads.

"I don't think he's taking advantage of Sept. 11 and I feel that he's given us the leadership that we need," said Boyle, who said he will be voting for a Republican president for the first time in November.

[RWR8189]

I'm sure the press will be all over this.

[/sarcasm]

[jmstein7]

BUMP!

[annyokie]

Good catch!

[atomicpossum]

'Some'

Interesting word.....designed to imply "well, we can't just not acknowledge them, but we can imply they're a small, smal minority."

And how many '9-11 families' were enough to start the furor? A few leading acitvists?

[Peach]

Good! Glad you saw this...

[Yardstick]

Well, every now and then things go our way. I just googled under *9-11 victims ads Bush* and the first two news stories to come up were:

"9/11 victims' families show Bush support" -- Houston Chronicle

and

"Some 9/11 families want Bush ads yanked" -- CNN (note the all-important "some" in this one)

http://www.google.com/search?q=9-11+victims+ads+Bush&btnG=Google+Search&hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8

[cricket]

"I'm sure the press will be all over this:

Just went through this on FoxNews. . .never mentioned that these rote attacks are initiated from Democrats/Union et al; never mentioned that many of these families of the firefighters support Bush's message.

Carl Cameron let Kerry hammer on Bush actions 'after' 9/11; while never challenging Kerry on his post-war actions. . .including his meeting with the enemy VietCong. . .

Sickening, all of it.

[nutmeg]

ping!

Please FReepmail me if you want on or off my infrequent ‘miscellaneous’ ping list.

[Tribune7]

ping

[cricket]

Good news is. . .Bush is NOT backing down. . .

[Peach]

That's the best part of that news, I agree. Good for him.

I think although he won't fight dirty, he's not going to lie down.

[bornintexas]

And I'm sure we can count on Russetpotatohead to read this article to his viewers Sunday. I really really really dislike the media.

[cubreporter]

A patient and resolved man. Kind of like when my dog knows there are deer in the yard and she doesn't stop pacing, whining and pestering until we let her out of the house to go investigate for herself. Locked and focused on a particular goal. That's our man Dubya!!!

[rface]

FreeRepublic lost members and friends and kin on 9.11.2001

I think the Bush ads are not only appropriate, but important to concider when voting for the next President:

NYFD Battalion Chief John Moran (Freeper BCM member since 9.28.1998) Perishes In World Trade Center

Barbara Olson Tribute (FReeper member since 11.5.1999) - Tell Her Family Why You Loved Her.

[cricket]

"A patient and resolved man. Kind of like when my dog knows there are deer in the yard and she doesn't stop pacing, whining and pestering until we let her out of the house to go investigate for herself. Locked and focused on a particular goal. That's our man Dubya!!!"

Love the comparison. . .perfect.

(Bet your dog is 'no Jack Russel'!)

[EllaMinnow]

Rudy Giuliani is Russetpotatohead's main guest tomorrow - I bet he'll bring it up!

[sultan88]

"Good news is. . .Bush is NOT backing down. . ."

That IS good news. Let's keep pouring it on.

[cricket]

"And I'm sure we can count on Russetpotatohead to read this article to his viewers Sunday. I really really really dislike the media."

bump for Russetpotatohead - love that one. Share your warm fuzzies for media as well.

Am going to write FoxNews et al; Drudge. May their mail boxes be full of same.

Are they going to snooze on this and let the weekend news cycle; including Sunday morning shows play out the charade of this.

President Bush deserves BETTER, da....it!

[Salvey]

I really really really dislike the media

Today's media is a far cry from what the Founding Fathers (yeah, dead white guys) envisioned. Today's newspapers, mags, TV and much of radio are simply house organs for the democRATS. It's really amazing that the GOP's message has managed to get through the media bias filters effectively enough to elect a Republican President and a Republican Congress.

[cricket]

"That's the best part of that news, I agree. Good for him. I think although he won't fight dirty, he's not going to lie down."

For sure he won't fight dirty - almost laughable to hear Dems pretend 'defense' when it comes to Bush's campaign.

Do wish Bush could appreciate more; that the using the 'sword of truth' againt his attackers; is NOT going negative. . .but rather an engagement of 'fair play'.

[cricket]

re my return post to you: "Am going to write FoxNews et al; Drudge. May their mail boxes be full of same. Are they going to snooze on this and let the weekend news cycle; including Sunday morning shows play out the charade of this. "

Started out okay but guess I got ahead of myself re above; I am referencing here; the post:

" Kerry's wife funds critics of Bush ads". . .

check it out if you haven't yet.

In the meamtime. . .we are on the same page, nonetheless!

[mewzilla]

"I don't think he's taking advantage of Sept. 11 and I feel that he's given us the leadership that we need," said Boyle, who said he will be voting for a Republican president for the first time in November.

He won't be the only one.

[jackbill]

More than a dozen families

Notice the AP spin? More than a dozen? Really just shy of two dozen. 22 to be exact.

[VOA]

I'm sure the press will be all over this.

[/sarcasm]

How curious...
The national affiliate (ABC or CBS) top-of-the-hour news on my local talk news stations
only mention the wailing of the family members calling Dubya insensitive.

Surely this is just some sort of editorial oversight...
(end my sarcasm)

[jla]

Jimmy Boyle, former president of the Uniformed Firefighters Association, said he came up with the "Open Letter to America" after hearing that the president was being criticized for the ads.

"I don't think he's taking advantage of Sept. 11 and I feel that he's given us the leadership that we need," said Boyle, who said he will be voting for a Republican president for the first time in November.

Nothing is more inspiring, and heartwarming, as when good, decent, honest Americans rise to the occasion. Not because they expect reap any rewards or praise, but only because it's the right thing to do.

These are the folks who will reelect our President.

[Mudboy Slim]

"...it's the right thing to do"

It most certainly is...MUD

[Mudboy Slim]

"In the November election we will have a clear choice laid before the American people," the letter reads. "President Bush is rightly offering us that choice and the images of Sept. 11, although painful, are fundamental to that choice. The images in President Bush's campaign television ads are respectful of the memories of Sept. 11."

Hear hear...MUD

[Mudboy Slim]

"Let's keep pouring it on."

We must...the more the RAT Leftists complain, the more we must exercise our right to free speech!!

DemonRATS are EVIL...we must destroy them...MUD

[VOA]

bump for publicity

[cricket]

"I'm sure the press will be all over this."

Finally Fox gives it a 'blip'; apparently info not in time for Carl Cameron's earlier interview of Kerry. . .(sure).

But the Heinz/Tides Foundation story is looming as well; and the charade of the Dems remains in tact; but surely, in question.

[freeperfromnj]

The local NYC press is picking this up, believe it or not.

http://www.wnbc.com/news/2902516/detail.html

[freeperfromnj]

http://1010wins.com/topstories/winstopstories_story_066152654.html

[W04Man]

Bump

http://W-04.com

[deadhead]

I did a search and found a photo of Jimmy Boyle, past president of the Uniformed Firefighters Association. Photo is from 9/15/01, he is looking at a picture of his son, Michael, a Firefighter who was killed on 9/11.

"There is no better testament to the leadership of President Bush than Sept. 11," the letter states. "In choosing our next leader we must not forget that day if we are to have a meaningful conversation."

Thank You, Jimmy and all the families for your "Open Letter to America"

[cubreporter]

:) Thank you. Actually, we rescued her from the Humane Society when she was two months old. She's a mix and is as sweet and beautiful as can be. She's also a Conservative and loves President Bush. :)

[cubreporter]

I second that thank you to Jimmy. How great to have him and these families send a letter like that. I am proud of them all!!!

[cricket]

"She's a mix and is as sweet and beautiful as can be. She's also a Conservative and loves President Bush. :)"

Sweet, beautiful, Conservative and loves President Bush; can't get a better than that!

[cricket]

hmmm; just noticed something 'lost in the translation' so to speak. . .that was supposed to be:

"Sweet, beautiful, Conservative and loves President Bush; can't get a better dog than that!"

[cubreporter]

Amen! :)

[Bigg Red]

"I don't think he's taking advantage of Sept. 11 and I feel that he's given us the leadership that we need," said Boyle, who said he will be voting for a Republican president for the first time in November.


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Just one of millions of converted Dems, I pray.