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From: PHYREnEYCE  1/29/2009 3:45 pm 
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Jan.28, 2009

To whom it may concern:

I happened to turn on my TV at 330am (EST) this morning and the young female news caster in this time slot referred to President Obama as "Mr. Obama..." while reporting/introducing the segment on the "...$825 Billion Program..." I, along with my coworkers, family and friends find this to be extremely disrespectful to him and his title.
He is to be, as you are well aware, respectfully known as President Obama. PLEASE RESPECT HIM.
It is and will be disresepctful to call any other former (ie: President Bush) Mr. (Bush), right?
And, any and all other politicians and dignitaries are acknowleged by title.
Even Doctors get that respect. Please check and correct this form of disrespect publicly and in a timely manner.
Is there some form of [media] unacceptance or are her personal opinions/feelings slipping through the cracks?
Ironically, there was also a (female) newcaster from CNN who made the same referrence last week.
I will share this observation with many until it is properly addressed.

Thank you
Mr. k/d/morris

 
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