I watched parts of Obama's NH speech, and later, news reports of Arlen Specters' meeting in PA. Specter's meeting was marked by angry outbursts by citizens fed up with corruption, incompetence, and self- serving greed from government in general and Congress in particular. That's happening more and more frequently, all across the nation.

Having lived in NH for 14 years, and still connected to friends there, I know that Obama's people packed the hall with ringers they knew would be loyal to the Democrat party. No conservatives were to be allowed, no word of dissidence would be heard. In a state whose motto is "Live Free or Die," the civility, acceptance, and support from the audience was disturbing. Had Obama not stacked the deck with supporters, his meeting would undoubtedly have been as raucous as Specters'.

New Hampshireites cherish their rights and freedoms, and like most US citizens, don't want socialized medicine, takeover of the auto industry, banking industry, or health care industry. So, the deck had to be stacked, the people's right to free speech, transparency in government, and communication with their leader had to be squelched, because that's what would- be dictators have to do to silence opposition to their Communistic plans.
Paul M Clements
Gaffney, SC 29340