Clinton let women and America down
I have tried to maintain good feelings toward Clinton, despite my support for Obama.
At various points in the campaign, I have been sympathetic toward her and acknowledged her most positive traits and campaign acumen.
Tuesday night, however, I could find no compassion for her, try as I might.
She was classless where Obama was pure class.
She was ungracious, where he was courteous and gracious.
She was defiant as he was magnanimous.
She still wants to make a deal - sounding much like coercion - without conceding anything.
She missed the unique opportunity to begin the healing of the party Tuesday night; instead of graciously conceding his presumptive nomination, she spoke as if she were going carry this to Denver.
Her speech was all about her. His was all about us.
Hers was all about fighting, His was all about all Americans sharing the same goals.
I am disappointed in the first woman to carry the banner for all women. I am disappointed that her attitude of "you owe this to me" permeated her campaign and her supporters.
Instead of taking a grand opportunity to begin reconciliation, she stubbornly chose to continue that which has divided them.
My disappointment has not brought me to be more angry with her. I want to get past that.
My disappointment in her has brought me to tears of sorrow for her, for women and for America. I believe she let us all down.
Marie Harris
Bartlett