A North Carolina parking lot owner has chosen to ban people from parking in his lot if they have a bumper sticker in support of Barack Obama. This petty action reminds me of a time before I was born. We all know our country had a time where "the back of the bus" was acceptable, or the "colored water fountain" etc. It has been clear for weeks now that emotions are running high, and McCain and Palin have been fanning the flames of hatred, and this is another example.

Rep. John Lewis has addressed this in previous days, and it appears with the numerous incidents of race and hatred being injected into the campaign, we are in for a long three weeks. It once could have been said that there are isolated incidents, but that is not the case. At rallies, McCain and Palin supporters have shouted "terrorist", "traitor", and "KILL HIM!". John McCain himself, and admirably I must add, had to quell a supporters opinion of Senator Obama. In my opinion, like many, McCain and Palin need to get away from the character assasination of the Obama, and stick to the issues. At this rate, they are bringing out some of the worst characteristics of our country's past. While, I applaud their efforts in recent days, it may not be enough.