We still don't know enough about Obama

Barack Obama has not answered or been very evasive in answering questions about his history and associations. Why? I can only conclude that he is not being honest or is trying to hide something. Why, while all the other major candidates have released their medical records, did Obama submit a one-page letter from his doctor saying he was healthy?

He formed an opinion on the war in Iraq before he ever went there or met with the military people involved. He refuses to recognize the success of the "surge", in one of his few senatorial votes, voted against funding for the troops.

When Russia invaded Georgia, his response showed a total lack of leadership. While I am sure that most of us have done things in our youthful exuberance that we regret and prefer not to discuss, we expect more from our presidential candidates. However, simple questions that I would be willing to answer should also be answered completely and honestly by our candidates. There are a number of Obama's past associations that are very questionable with individuals and groups regarding his judgment that he has not responded to or has been evasive about. Why? When I think about the minuscule accomplishments he can point to in the incompetent Illinois congress and his brief experience is the U.S. Senate, I wonder where any "executive" experience comes from? Guess it must be in those unanswered questions!

Daryl Pratt

Arlington Heights