It is interesting that Michael Moore's appearance in State College revolved around jokes concerning President Bush and his supporters. What easier way to rally a group of people together than to create an object of jest? We saw this tactic at the Democratic National Convention. We saw it in the behavior of protesters at the Republican Convention. I've seen this attitude in Sen. John Kerry supporters with whom I've spoken. And we see it again at a Penn State-sponsored event. Referring to the president as an "idiot" is a valid stance on which to base one's political views and vote. I suppose when a president's moral and private life neither gives us a scandal nor justifies our own lifestyle, those who oppose him must resort to name calling. In contrast, Mike Gallagher greeted a smaller audience in an event not funded by Penn State. Both Gallagher and State College residents surpassed the $32,000 to host Moore by raising $62,000, to be spent in support of our troops. As those who support Kerry use jokes against his opponent, those who support Bush demonstrate a trait in their cause: tangible care for and relief to those in need. I'm thankful for a political party that calls us to respect both government officials and those who voice a different opinion. I am also thankful that we have a president who realizes the same thing that is taught in the State College area schools: Doing what is right is not always popular, and doing what is popular is not always right.