Today’s political season has brought many issues to the forefront that need to be addressed in a calm and rational manner. History is a great teacher providing insight into current events, although people would like to rewrite that history to fit their own agendas.

I hear in conversation and see in writing people comparing Barack Obama to John Fitzgerald Kennedy, especially those of today’s generation who relate to the younger, more eloquent of the two candidates. JFK’s daughter Caroline added to that perception from the moment she endorsed Barack Obama during the Democrat primary. Being born in 1952 and on the cusp of my teenage years when JFK was running for office, I remember the excitement surrounding this young, very eloquent man.

More importantly and more to the point I remember his words, “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.”

Barack Obama is no JFK.

Phillip G. Pitual

Winterport