[Peace-discuss] Fw: Not just any day (Happy Fathers' Day from Michelle and Barack Obama)

[John W.]

On Sun, Jun 21, 2009 at 1:53 PM, C. G. Estabrook <galliher at illinois.edu>wrote:

How do you suppose this will be received by the fathers whose children
> Obama's
> killed in Afpak?  Or the children whose fathers he's killed?
>
> Or do people like that just not count?  --CGE


That's easily answered, Carl.  Or are your questions merely rhetorical?




> Jenifer Cartwright wrote:


>  --- On *Sun, 6/21/09, First Lady Michelle Obama /<
>> info at messages.whitehouse.gov>/* wrote:
>>
>>
>> The White House, Washington
>>
>>
>> Happy Father's Day,
>>
>> I’m writing to share a special video of Barack talking about fatherhood,
>> but
>> first I want to share some thoughts of my own.
>>
>> My father, Frasier Robinson, was the rock of our family. Although he was
>> diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in his early thirties, he was our
>> provider,
>> our champion and our hero.
>>
>> He worked tirelessly through good days and bad to make sure my brother and
>> I
>> had every opportunity he didn't -- to go to college and pursue our dreams.
>> His example continues to guide me every day.
>>
>> Barack didn't have my good fortune -- his father left when he was just two
>> years old. But he has always been determined to give our daughters what he
>> never had, and he values being a good father more than any other
>> accomplishment in his life.
>>
>> On Friday, Barack brought some men (and a bunch of kids!) to the White
>> House
>> to talk about fatherhood. Check out a video of the event:
>>
>> Happy Fathers Day <http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/Responsible-Fatherhood/
>> >
>>
>> We all know the remarkable impact fathers can have in our children's
>> lives.
>> So today, on this 100th anniversary of Father's Day, take a moment to
>> celebrate responsible fatherhood and the men who've had the courage to
>> step
>> up, be there for our families, and provide our children with the guidance,
>> love and support they need to fulfill their dreams.
>>
>> Thanks, Michelle
>>
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