John Kerry writes to "Dear Abby" - CHECK THIS OUT!!!!

[LynneSin]

Yes, I read Dear Abby everyday. About 3 months ago a 13yo girl wrote about how she was picked on by family, friends & teachers because she wants to be President when she grows up.

This is today's "Dear Abby" column

http://www.delawareonline.com/newsjournal/life/specials/dearabby.html


DEAR READERS: I'm still receiving letters in support of the 13-year-old girl who was ridiculed for revealing that she'd one day like to be president of the United States.

Dreams build new world

DEAR ABBY: I would like to offer "I Have a Dream" encouragement.

I want you to know that you can become the president of the United States because of who you are, not in spite of it. I have no doubt a woman will be president one day, and America would be lucky to have you leading us every step of the way.

When young people like you express such a desire to make a difference in people's lives, you should be applauded. Your teacher and your classmates were wrong to laugh at your dream.

What you already know, but they seem to have forgotten, is that we live in a country where every child, girl or boy, has an equal chance to grow up and become president, or a teacher, or a doctor, or a CEO, or the shopkeeper down the street.

But to do the things we believe in, we all have to work hard, do our best, and fight those who do not always believe in us. It is not easy to ignore their criticism, and it is tough to look beyond their doubts. But remember, doubters never made America a better place. It is people like you - people who dream big and are filled with hope - who make a difference in this world.

Sen. John Kerry, Washington, D.C.

[BlondieK143]

1. Okay.

*applause*

That was really great.

[NashVegas]

2. Nice

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[OneBlueSky]

3. VERY smart move on Kerry's part . . .

great way to reach the great unwashed who don't know a donkey from an elephant . . .

[DoYouEverWonder]

4. Well done

It's going to be so nice to have someone with a positive vision for the country in control again.

[Th1onein]

5. That is so cool.

Kerry might be dull sometimes, but he is a good statesman.

[Cursive_Knives512]

6. Awesome

:toast:

[Shananigans]

7. I saw that too! What a great act on his part!!!

Go Kerry!!!!!!!!!

[TreeHuggingLiberal]

8. That's an awesome gesture by Kerry... :)

[Commie Pinko Dirtbag]

9. FOUND Link to the original letter (from the girl)

http://www.jsonline.com/lifestyle/advice/mar04/214774.asp

[m-jean03]

10. This whole darn thing just brought tears to my eyes.

That girl, and John Kerry's response to her, are both great. :7

[jpgray]

11. Wow. Nicely done, Kerry. (nt)

[jukes]

12. i'm truly impressed

n/f/n

[2Sailsgirls]

13. I knew I liked him n/t

[curse10]

14. That's very cool- my mom will read that

and hits a very good and powerful demographic :-)

[ronnykmarshall]

15. Not to be out done ....

deer little girl,

I dont blame yer school frends for lafing at u. What in the hell are you thinking?

You cant be president. Yer a girl for gods sakes. Go mary some guy get knocked up and shut up.

George W Bush

I AM The President you little snot nosed brat and doncha fergit it.

[Lisa]

16. I hope he invites her to his inauguration!

That would be cool -- in so many ways!

[MrScorpio]

17. Great things like this happen when you read a newspaper

Unlike some current pResidents I know.