Why is it so hard to see that this is about Obama's poor judgment? This is not guilt by association and no one is claiming he's a terrortist, regardless of the misleading headline of this slanted article. But this is someone who is running for, arguably, the most important position in the world and I don't understand how anyone can say that character and judgment do not matter. No one can argue that, over the years, Obama has managed to surround himself with some very unsavory characters, including one Bill Ayers who does happen to be an unrepentent domestic terrorist. And Obama and his campaign have downplayed these associations at every turn and have often changed the story after being confronted. He wasn't aware of his pastor's negative rhetoric after being there for 20 years? He has nothing to do with ACORN? He thought Ayers was rehabilitated? Would it be OK for him to serve on a Board with one of the Oklahoma bombers after he was released from jail? His Rezko real estate deal was "bone-headed" but harmless? Is McCain perfect? No. But, his character is certainly much easier to defend. And there can be no argument that he is an improvement over Bush, although I admit the bar was set pretty low on that. Bottom line is that Obama has made many questionable associations over the years and that raises important issues of character and judgment. And, oh by the way, he also happens to be a socialist - he even admitted the other day that redistribution of wealth is one of his goals. If you are familiar with and OK with his judgment and his politcal leanings, then by all means vote for him. Please, just don't gloss over these important issues because he has been chosen as "The One" by the media.