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Politics : Al Gore vs George Bush: the moderate's perspective -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Hawkmoon who wrote (5523)	11/11/2000 5:49:41 PM
From: Lane3	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 10042

A vote for Bush was more than likely a vote for some basic common sense when it comes to social values. In a pluralistic society where we value individual freedoms, I would say the most basic of social values is tolerance. The values folks seem to have conveniently forgotten about that one. I'm certainly no fan of the so-called "moral majority". But then again, I can rationally see why they are so offended by what they perceive as the "immoral minority" foists their "values" on vital public institutions. I can see why they are offended, as well. It's because they insist on labeling "immoral" those beliefs and behaviors that are not dangerous but merely different from their religious perspective. If they want to apply their narrow-minded, self-righteous intolerance to their personal associations, that's fine, but it doesn't belong in law. The law should be reserved for those things that damage our persons, property, and freedoms. It's not the job of the law to prop up anyone's solely religious values. As for that business in Massachusetts, that's been discussed before on some thread or another. As I recall, if you look beyond the hysterical hype, the session was for gay teens who were getting their questions answered by people in the know, not being taught some curriculum. I don't recall there being any public money involved. Even if the story were true as presented, there's no reason to react to an anomaly as though it were a trend. As for my original question, I'm not sure I got an answer. I would still like to know why I am trusted to make choices about my money but not about the conditions of my death. I do not accept that the moral majority has the right to make me linger beyond my desire to live until such time as their god sees fit to take me. It doesn't harm our republic so it's none of their business. Karen p.s. I liked McCain, too.