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I listened intently as Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin delivered a well-crafted, forceful and even entertaining speech on Wednesday at the Republican National Convention. But if she meant what she said, I was jolted by this line: "I guess a small-town mayor is sort of like a 'community organizer,' except that you have actual responsibilities."
The term "community organizer" may not be understood by everyone, especially those who do not work in urban environments or with low-income populations, but there is no mistaking the responsibility and intense planning and organization required of the job in an urban environment.
To bring leading voices of the "community" together -- pulling in individuals, local government, nonprofit organizations and businesses, and religious groups -- around the table to discuss local issues is a respected and accepted practice that, if skillfully conducted, gets positive results. The object is to open up communication, work toward legislative solutions and hold government officials accountable. How could Ms. Palin belittle that kind of work?
DIANA C. PHILLIPS
Arlington
The writer volunteers as a door-to-door worker for the Obama campaign.
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If the tone of the Republican speeches on Wednesday was a taste of what is to come in the general election campaign, count me as already disgusted. The speeches were mean-spirited and based on distortions.
