Commercial desecration
Expertise on American history isnt necessary to recognize the multitude of sacrifices that made this the greatest country ever known. Leaders like Washington and Lincoln exemplify sacrifice for country.
George Washington, father of this country, first President and Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army, stood against the tyranny imposed on us. Against insurmountable odds, he achieved the impossible. Risking all, he succeeded.
Jump ahead to when our country was divided by a civil war. Abraham Lincoln, often regarded as the greatest president in history, courageously led a nation through great internal strife.
Washington and Lincoln, both revered American heroes.
Jump ahead to 2012, a car commercial featuring Washington and Lincoln as cartoon characters airs. Cartoon Washingtons wig falls off to expose a chicken on his head. Cartoon Lincoln is tripping over his beard; pathetic attempts at humor, disgraceful in their lack of respect.
Such irreverence to sell a product is outrageous. The passage of time should not diminish the respect owed these great leaders. We owe them our gratitude and respect.
With Washington and Lincoln as our role models, let us act, by use of a boycott to demand that due respect is maintained.
Jerry Sherman Monroe