By the way, if Rudy believes the way you speak, he will be fine. It will be very hard for him to get there though. As a good political friend of mine told me recently! “Let the Games Begin”

Thanks for creating this Blog site.

BK

There is no free rides on issues if you are going to be elected. The Democrats and Republicans, nor citizens in general will allow it. Therefore, on this issue and many of the issues you have listed, the candidate better have an answer everyone can live with. On this we agree. However, to give an answer that feeds either side is taking a chance. We need to put together a reply that makes logical sense to the secular side as well as the religious side. This can be done on many of the issues you have raised. But, to try and ride the fence will only get you defeated.

We agree on small government and the need for conservative Judges as well. Compromise is a must, but be very careful on what and how you compromise on those issues that go beyond where Government belongs. “Give to God what is God’s and to Caesar what is Caesar’s” BK

Churches on the other hand, have a great opportunity to make a difference inside their communities – and COULD contribute mightily toward fixing the problem – without legislation. We depend too much on the government to tell us what to do.

My real concern in the 2008 election cycle is, Right to Life should not be a single point litmus test for voting, especially in primaries.

In a general election you win or lose on that vote.

In a primary, caucus, straw poll, etc. you could be handing the election to someone, who is actually vigorously fighting against your cause.

Ronald Reagan said:
“Within our tent, there will be many arguments and divisions over approach and method and even those we choose to implement our philosophy. Seldom, if ever, will we raise a cheer signifying unanimous approval of the decisions reached. But if our philosophy is to prevail, we must at least pledge unified support of the ultimate decision. Unity does not require unanimity of thought.”

BK, where I applaud you lofty goals I think having someone who is electable and will still put constructionist judges in the Supreme Court, is a decent compromise.

2008-2012, there could be an entire wipe out of the liberal contingent of the US Supreme Court due to age. Certainly if a republican is elected for a second term (through 2016). In my opinion this cause is worth taking small steps, because big ones just aren’t possible in today’s culture. – PF

Therefore, if we as a Party want to win election while maintaining our “Right to Life” principles, which we must, we need to deal with a position this secular world might except.

That brings us to another dilema this County is facing that can largely be attributed to abortion. Social Security has been in trouble for many years and is eventually going to require more funding to survive. The Federal Government has robbed it so many times it cannot fund itself. Since Roe vs Wade legalized abortion, we have aborted a minimum of 45 million babies. Of that number, statistics tell us a minimum of 17 million would be contributing to Social Security today. This would not have saved S.S., but helped immensely.

Another problem abortion has created is the lack of an adequate workforce. Our own Federal Government Office of Statistics tells us we are heading for real trouble. The available labor force continues to dwindle and will not give us enough bodies to fill our needs by as early as 2012-2014. After that, it just gets worse. I have been in meetings of business leaders already who don’t have an answer for solving this one. We apparently will have to fill these jobs with emigrants of some kind, legal or otherwise!

And lastly, history shows us that every great nation that lost its morality and direction eventually lost its greatness.

We are a special Nation blessed by our Creator, but with that blessing comes obligations and commitment. That commitment is to uphold those truths that are self evident; Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.

Thank you for allowing me to voice my position on this matter.