Can we put our faith in a rookie politician to become President of the United States? Someone who stated he is willing to “meet separately, without preconditions, during the first year of my administration” with Amadinejad of Iran, Assad of Syria, Chavez of Venezuela, Castro of Cuba and Kim Jong Il of North Korea.

Can we put our faith in a person who refuses to wear a U.S. flag pin in his lapel because he feels he can show his patriotism in other ways? Many notable politicians, government officials, veterans and other patriotic U.S. citizens are proud to display the U.S. flag in their lapels.

Can we put our faith in a person who did not place his hand over his heart when the national anthem was played during an Iowa campaign event? The other people on the stage placed their hands over their hearts, and all the people I know proudly place their hands over their hearts or salute the flag during the playing of our national anthem.

Can we put our faith in a candidate who stumbles and bumbles around in “the china shop” when he is not coached by his campaign staff?

Senator Obama is someone who is capable of blundering ahead and placing our national security in jeopardy.

Donald A. Moskowitz

Londonderry, NH