President Lincoln?
Tomorrow, Barack Obama will take his Presidential oath of office on the bible of Abraham Lincoln. Obama and his supporters have been diligent in trying to tie his upcoming Presidency to that of the "Great Emancipator".
The comparison is deeply ironic.
President Lincoln is revered for his ending of slavery in America. Because of his efforts, black citizens could work, not in slavery, but with a choice.
Similarly, because of Lincoln's leadership, black citizens eventually secured the right to vote.
The irony comes from the fact that Barak Obama, is intent on taking away what Lincoln gave his life to achieve.
US Senator Obama voted in favor of Card Check. Presidential Candidate Obama pledged to enact Card Check.
It's a dishonor to Lincoln and to his memory that Obama is committed to ending an employee's free choice and the sanctity of the private ballot for both blacks and whites alike.
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