Hello USA this is Europe calling: Please give President Obama the respect he deserves

Ethan Thomas a special correspondent to CNN wrote - "I don't think any other president in the history of the United States ever had his citizenship cross-examined, his religious faith challenged or his educational achievements put to question."

When Bin Laden was killed potential Republican presidential candidates Mike Huckabee, Mitt Romney, Tim Pawlenty, Michele Bachmann, Sarah Palin and Rick Santorum all gave statements about bin Laden's death. Only Tim Pawlenty mentioned President Obama by name, and he had to include that it was, in fact, "President Bush who promised that America would bring Osama bin Laden to justice."

Now, did some of the terrorists captured while Bush was in office reveal pertinent information that helped identify Osama's courier? Did this information lead the Obama administration to the compound where bin Laden was hiding? Maybe.

But isn't it also true that it was the wisdom and insight of president Obama that led to the abandoning of the Bush approach of bombing the entire area, leaving no man, woman or child standing? Didn't the decision by President Obama to use special forces and a surgical helicopter attack help prevent the loss of many civilian lives?

The fact is that by removing Osama bin Laden, President Obama has accomplished what Bush couldn't do in two terms, no matter what he promised. So why is it still so difficult for the right to give him respect and credit?"

The president should not have to prove anything to anyone. Yet, he has handled every unmerited insult with nothing but grace and class. He has risen above every act of insolence, and proved them all wrong.

Form all of us here in Europe. We might not always agree with you, but this was a job well done. Keep up the good work Mr. President.

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