http://paulsimonweb.com/2004/05/22/supporting-john-kerry/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=supporting-john-kerry These are the days of lasers in the jungle Tue, 13 Sep 2011 01:33:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= http://paulsimonweb.com/2004/05/22/supporting-john-kerry/comment-page-1/#comment-9 Mary Baker Mon, 06 Sep 2004 16:35:00 +0000 http://paulsimonweb.com/?p=11#comment-9 Having lost my beloved husband of 28 years to a massive stroke on 2-13-04, the internet, as well as much else once important in my life, has held little interest for me since. Only recently have I begun to revisit some of the web sites both Rick & I enjoyed (mainly those related to our favorite singer/songwriter, Paul Simon). We both shared a passion for his music since the 60's, but beyond his music, we shared a deep admiration for the man himself - a great humanitarian who seems to care deeply about people of all races & backgrounds; the America of his birth; & the quality of life/equality of people worldwide. I was disheartened that the only comment posted about Paul's support of Kerry was one so blatantly negative. It surely would have dismayed my late husband as well & as a way of honoring the memory of another great humanitarian with whom I was privileged to share my life for 3 decades, I feel compelled on his behalf to come Paul's defense. I feel, as did Rick, that John Kerry is this nation's best hope in this election year. I believe the office of president deserves someone who understands the complexities of the issues facing our nation & the other nations of this planet as well. I applaude Paul's courage, generosity of spirit, & social consciousness in publicly taking such an important political stand. Having lost my beloved husband of 28 years to a massive stroke on 2-13-04, the internet, as well as much else once important in my life, has held little interest for me since. Only recently have I begun to revisit some of the web sites both Rick & I enjoyed (mainly those related to our favorite singer/songwriter, Paul Simon). We both shared a passion for his music since the 60′s, but beyond his music, we shared a deep admiration for the man himself – a great humanitarian who seems to care deeply about people of all races & backgrounds; the America of his birth; & the quality of life/equality of people worldwide. I was disheartened that the only comment posted about Paul’s support of Kerry was one so blatantly negative. It surely would have dismayed my late husband as well & as a way of honoring the memory of another great humanitarian with whom I was privileged to share my life for 3 decades, I feel compelled on his behalf to come Paul’s defense. I feel, as did Rick, that John Kerry is this nation’s best hope in this election year. I believe the office of president deserves someone who understands the complexities of the issues facing our nation & the other nations of this planet as well. I applaude Paul’s courage, generosity of spirit, & social consciousness in publicly taking such an important political stand.

]]> http://paulsimonweb.com/2004/05/22/supporting-john-kerry/comment-page-1/#comment-8 Anonymous Thu, 01 Jul 2004 13:19:00 +0000 http://paulsimonweb.com/?p=11#comment-8 Well that sure sucks. I love Paul Simon, but I don't like this at all. I'm a libetarian extemist you see, and I'm not exactly a "supporter" of Kerry. Paul Simon should know not to support that bitch. Well that sure sucks. I love Paul Simon, but I don’t like this at all. I’m a libetarian extemist you see, and I’m not exactly a “supporter” of Kerry. Paul Simon should know not to support that bitch.

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