TO THE EDITOR:
Monday, William Schlieper documented some disparaging remarks made by McCain-Palin supporters directed at Sen. Obama (Some McCain supporters turning to hate at rallies"" Oct. 13 letter to the editor). If only that were the whole story. Sadly, the other side of this coin is just as ugly.
In Seattle, someone defaced a sidewalk with graffiti saying: Abort Palin.""
Online"" the behavior doesn't improve. In a ""Give Governor Palin a Nickname"" contest at the Democratic Underground"" some more civil entries include: ""Cruella"" and ""Governor Jesus Camp.""
The vitriol is not limited to anonymous bystanders. Former Atlantic Magazine photographer Jill Greenberg posts images at her blog including Sen. McCain licking his blood-soaked lips with a caption reading: ""I am a bloodthirsty warmongerer."" Another image depicts a monkey defecating on the senator's head.
I hope Mr. Schlieper understands that there are offensive and inexcusable remarks directed at both campaigns. I also hope Mr. Schlieper and the rest of the country vote based on the platforms presented by each candidate and not the comments directed at either candidate.
Adam Azman
Graduate Student
Department of Chemistry
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