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[Diana Duncan <dianaduncan AT contentdb.net>]

On Friday, Mar 5, 2004, at 15:16 US/Eastern, Tony Spencer wrote:

> well although david tried to make the case that its unacceptable to 
> compare
> events in history to today, he gave himself away when he did just that:
>
> "but i can tell you without question, George W. Bush is no FDR."
>
> now that we know he can compare a previous president to the current, 
> will he
> answer the question?
>
> was it wrong for FDR to use pearl harbor in his presidential campaign
> material?
> YES or NO?

No.  Because no-one at the time had made a promise not to politicize 
the event (that I am aware of).  Also, it was a different time - have 
you ever been amazed at the wartime posters about the Huns?  Do you 
think similar posters about "ragheads" would fly today?  Anyway, 
everyone in current politics made a *big* point to say they wouldn't 
politicize the events of 9/11.  Now, I'm of the opinion that the "fury" 
over the ads is actually defensive politicization.  The firefighters 
union has endorsed Kerry.  It's in poor taste for George W. to use the 
images, but perhaps "Remember 9/11" as a slogan would be OK - remember, 
images are worth 1000 words.  :)

Diana - joining the party late.