Rick Perry- Callous, Disrespectful Bully?

It is my hope that the Republican presidential candidate will be one who has good character. Here, I am helping bring to light two instances that show Rick Perry’s character. Is he self righteous, and a bully? I hope that if you are for Rick Perry, you will consider these two incidents, and rethink your support of this guy. I hope he will not be chosen as the Republican candidate.

The first instance I’m highlighting is when Rick Perry was asked about the 234 people who were executed in Texas under his governorship. I don’t care whether you are for or against the death penalty; the response he gave as well as the response of the audience was appalling to me. Watch this for yourself

First, Perry says he has had no moments of doubt in regard to carrying out this law. I find that troubling. A person of substance would of course have some doubt and angst about carrying out executions. It strikes me all at once as shallow, callous, and self-righteous for him to be so positive that not a single person might have been unjustly convicted. To be so 100% sure of a legal, governmental process is just not smart.

I know Perry did not have control over the reaction of the audience. However, I must comment on their reaction to 234 people being executed. They cheered. It was the loudest, most enthusiastic cheer of the night. As I see it, the crimes these people committed against innocent victims are a horrible, twisted tragedy. The fact that they earned the death penalty is inextricably linked to their crimes. The whole ball of wax is awful. You just shouldn’t cheer it.

The second incident happened while the debate was not live. It is Rick Perry grabbing the wrist of Ron Paul, and wagging his finger in the man’s face. Ron Paul is older than Rick Perry, more experienced, and a respected physician and thinker. It is majorly disrespectful that Perry would do this. Just look at the body language here. Is this the kind of leadership style we want in a president? Check it out, and make up your own mind:

http://news.yahoo.com/photos/texas-governor-perry-talks-during-break-rep-ron-photo-121322810.html


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