Fear tactics didn’t work


November 7, 2008 · Updated 9:25 AM 

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Election results

I believe the election results were a repudiation of mean-spirited bigotry repackaged as “religious values.”

When conservative talk-show hosts poison the airwaves with hate and distortion, they are preying on the paranoia of the fearful and insecure. We can only hope the failure of these tactics sends a message. Voters are no longer fooled by hypocrites who wrap themselves in the flag while feeding fear and hatred.

GENE BULLOCK

Poulsbo

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