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| June 02, 2008 | Braganza, Clinton | COPYRIGHT 2008 National Review, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

I had to do a double take, and pinch myself, when I read the words "his deadbeat Kenyan father and his hippiescrewball white mother" ("The Hopeless Pastor," May 19). I found it hard to believe you would characterize Barack Obama's parents that way.

We need to conduct public discussions during this election season with composure, and with respect for our opponents. We should not stir up passions or foment irrationality.

Clinton Braganza

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