Arbeit Macht Frei

http://hotair.com/archives/2008/08/13/obamas-fine-print-on-convention-speech-tickets/

“You are required to volunteer.”  That would normally be a splendid example of an oxymoron, but it also describes the process for those who want to see Barack Obama speak at Invesco Field as he accepts his nomination.  Instead of simply throwing open the doors to the public free of charge, as the Obama campaign publicly proposed, tickets get distributed on a pay-in-kind basis:

“I got a call that if I want the tickets I have to volunteer two shifts of three hours apiece — for one ticket. If I want two tickets, then it’s four shifts of two hours apiece,” said Berenice Christensen.

Another 7NEWS viewer sent an e-mail that said, “I received a call Monday saying I could ‘qualify’ for the tickets if I do 12 hours of volunteer work for the Obama campaign between now and Friday the 15th.”

The viewer e-mail goes on to say, “To work 40 hours at my job, get to and from work, get to and from the campaign office and complete the 12 hours in three days would be next to impossible.”

So, what’s the matter, Democrats?  A little personal sacrifice for a chance to kiss the Lightbringer’s feet is too much to ask?  This guy is going to stop the seas from rising and heal our souls and help us evolve, but a couple three-hour shifts at a campaign office rearranging the Che Guevara flags is too burdensome?