It's not brain surgery

Mr. Green brings up a valid point when saying he would not choose a surgeon based on their religion, position on gay marriage, abortion and political affiliation [“We need to focus on what matters,” Village News, Opinion, 6/14/07].

He is also right in saying that none of these things matter… none of these things matter when choosing a surgeon. The surgeon, unlike the President, has no influence on the morals and values in our country.

We cannot use the same unbiased logic when looking to a Presidential candidate because the elected President represents the United States – its morals, values an...