This campaign has turned very ugly over the past week. While I wouldn't blame it all on Palin's "terrorist" comment, it does have something to do with it. I understand that most of the McCain supporters are non-violent and passionately support their choice, which I respect their right to do so. And Palin's comment was typical of the Karl Rove inspired strategy: when you can't win on the issues, do anything else to distract the voters.

But Palin's comment, which she had to know would do, did trigger some whack-jobs to take that as the cue to spew their hate and stupidity. For example, the idiot at a rally yesterday stating that she felt Obama was an Arab. The shouts of "terrorist" at McCain rallies. The fact that McCain has to tell people to calm down is a sad reflection of how low his campaign has gone.

This one is the cremd de la cremd. If this isn't the complete stereotype of a red-neck, biggot, Deep South conservative, I don't know what is:
Angry voter threatens Registrar, says he needs to 'keep the n***** out of office'

There are plenty of others out there, probably minus the shotgun, who are saying and/or thinking the same thing. I hope that there is extra security around Obama, particuarly now and in the days after the election (no matter the outcome).