Agreed. The argument that someone is "purer of heart" is a similar red herring, and should be discarded from political discussion. This November, people of conscience should consider who has a better plan for the country economically and militarily. In other words, who can best get us out of the hole what we've dug for the past eight years. Not who has more "character".
However, I'll point out that the attacks from the Republicans have been far worse. "Obama is a Muslim. Obama's wife hates America. Obama's reverend is an angry black man who hates America, therefore Obama is an angry black man who hates America. Obama called Palin a pig." All very transparent lies repeated over and over by Republicans. The true test of character is whether someone who has been smeared in such a way resorts to the same tactics against his opponent. Sarah Palin is vulnerable to the same types of attacks, yet the Obama camp has restrained itself despite vociferous urging from Democrats to hit back. His message about McCain, too old, out of touch, and four more years of George W. Bush, has been consistent, apt, and respectful as political attacks go.
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However, I'll point out that the attacks from the Republicans have been far worse. "Obama is a Muslim. Obama's wife hates America. Obama's reverend is an angry black man who hates America, therefore Obama is an angry black man who hates America. Obama called Palin a pig." All very transparent lies repeated over and over by Republicans. The true test of character is whether someone who has been smeared in such a way resorts to the same tactics against his opponent. Sarah Palin is vulnerable to the same types of attacks, yet the Obama camp has restrained itself despite vociferous urging from Democrats to hit back. His message about McCain, too old, out of touch, and four more years of George W. Bush, has been consistent, apt, and respectful as political attacks go.