Racism and slander are the last resorts of desperate election candidates, and the insults being bandied about in this race are nothing new. That does not make them 'okay'. There is no place in politics for the kind of language being used in the advertising for this candidate, and the people should voice their objection at the ballot box. Democracy offers a full range of rights for all citizens, but they are accompanied by an equally-large set of duties that include respect for others regardless of race, creed, nationality or any other category. For more, see the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development. §1.9 §1.10 §5.1 §6.1 §6.10