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To: LindyBill who wrote (90517)12/13/2004 8:28:35 PM
From: LindyBill  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 793808
 
The way I see it, we derive our freedom from ourselves, and set up Government to accomplish it. We end up at the same place.

Faith-Based Bush

By Money Politic$ - Kudlow

Good article by Kathleen Parker on W’s faith-based politics. She spoke to Bush speechwriter Michael Gerson, who emphasized that the President is an incrementalist. He split the difference on stem cells, he supports a partial-birth ban, but doesn’t believe the country is ready for repeal of Roe v. Wade. He favors a constitutional amendment for traditional marriage between a man and a woman, but also supports some kind of civil union for same-sex couples. His basic credo has been “Freedom is not America’s gift to the world. Freedom is the Almighty God’s gift to every man and woman in the world.”

Here’s my take. Ronald Reagan believed that we derive our human rights and freedom from God, not government. Government works for us. This is right out of the Declaration of Independence, “we are endowed by our creator…” So Bush is very similar to Reagan.

Also, I believe that Christians voted heavily for Bush because of the sort of person he is. Strong and decisive during troubled times. Clarity between good and bad behavior, whether among nations or individuals. Faithful to his wife, his children, and to God. In other words, personal virtues.



To: LindyBill who wrote (90517)12/13/2004 9:02:04 PM
From: KLP  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 793808
 
Sometime, go to any street fair, and watch the folks behind the counters at various ethnic food pavilions. Some hustle, move, get more customers, and produce a great product....some don't.

No one has to say anything....just as in wanting a good education, versus those who don't care....the results speak for themselves.