Saturday, November 14, 2009

I am in shock


Thanks to the Los Angeles Times, which does not, the last time I looked, have a conservative editorial policy, I am in shock as a result of reading the following story and seeing the photographs that accompany it:

Brace yourself before clicking here.

Maybe that doesn't bother you, but it bothers the heck out of me.

I'm all for showing respect, but that goes just a bit too far.

Oh, and thank God for a free press.

4 comments:

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  2. Sissy - A bow shows deference to a superior, not just "respect." As two heads of state, Obama and Akihito are equals. No one needs to be showing deference to the other, as a subject would to the ruler of his country. Also, as free and independent people, Americans need bow to no one.

    This has been one man's opinion.

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  3. Respect but mutual is good.When did your lot last bow to Royalty of any kind? i'm with you.

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