What’s in a Name?

Much has been made over the past few weeks regarding the use of Barrack Obama’s middle name. The first thing is that Mr. Obama should not be ashamed of his middle name. Secondly, the use of Obama’s middle name is merely childish and unnecessary, nothing more.

There is little doubt that there is a degree of malice intent by those who keep referring to Barrack by his full name. Like juvenile schoolboys, the perpetrators put on a devilish smile and chuckle as they repeat Obama’s middle name over and over. Then these same people fake indignation when they are confronted, the exact response they wanted from their audience. But let us not forget, both sides are equally as guilty of this kind foolishness.

Many of the people who have been associated with using Senator Obama’s middle name make their living as political pundits, such as Ann Coulter and Bill Cunningham. Very few serious politicians approve of the tactic. In fact, both Presidential hopeful John McCain and Tennessee Senator Lemar Alexander have spoken out against the need to use Obama’s middle name, to that I agree.

This election is more than about whether a candidate shares the same name as a tyrant, it is about who is the right person to lead this country. Focus on the issues, not the name calling. The country will be better served.