Tuesday, December 04, 2007

Reagan's Eleventh Commandment

I've heard talk by Conservative Christian Leaders who are quick to criticize certain Republican presidential candidates. These well-meaning and passionate Christians declare that - certain GOP contenders will not receive their votes or support. Just like a tree that's planted by the water, [They] shall not be moved.

It's a matter of principle.

Much of this talk centers around the abortion issue and the pro-choice Rudy Giuliani. Personally, I share the desire to nominate a Pro-Life, Social Conservative to the ticket...

But what if?

What if Rudy gets the nomination? Will Conservative principles stay home... and elect a Clinton or Obama? Will Giuliani, a pro-choice Republican who has pledged to nominate Strict Constructionists to the Supreme Court, be abandoned by Christian voters... Insuring a Democrat victory - and the packing of the Court with Liberal Judicial Activists who will dominate our culture for the next 30 years?

All for principle?

If Ronald Reagan was alive and politically active today, he would not be criticizing any of the Party's candidates. In his words: "Thou shalt not speak ill of any fellow Republican." He would speak of issues and let the voters decide... And then he would get behind the nominee.

Now I'm not sure what the Supreme Court would look like after 4 or 8 years of a "President Giuliani." Or a Romney... Huckabee, or Thompson for that matter. But there is absolutely no doubt how a President Hillary or Obama would shape the Court.

In short: There is just too much at stake in this election to be piously principled... And Stupid.

Look. It's a fine thing to stand firm for what you believe in. But if your principles are more important to you than making the best choice... Are you really doing what's in the best interest of the unborn?

So during the primary process - let's work hard to nominate the best man. And when the tickets are set... Let's support the better choice.

4 comments:

Jacob said...

Putting aside any questions of the morality of abortion, I think that's a terrible way to vote. Abortion just isn't the issue that I really would associate foremost with the US at the moment... it probably wouldn't come within spitting distance of the top 100 issues.

Sorry, but I think that's stupid.

Malott said...

My favorite Conservative Talk Radio Host says that we all prioritize what is most important when it comes to political issues.

I agree with him... What is more important than the "life and death" issues?

Tsofah said...

There are many other issues to vote on that include that of "life or death", such as terrorism, feeding the poor and disabled, etc. One gripe I have as a conservative Republican voter is this: Republicans seem to care about the unborn until they are born, then want to not help the mother who had the child keep the child. The platform tends to not want to pay entitlement programs to the disabled, and the elderly. On the other hand, the Democratic platform is pro-abortion, but help those who are born. Somehow, I think we need to come together to help preserve life before and after they are born.

SkyePuppy said...

Delta,

The kind of help that entitlement programs give to poor unwed mothers is often not real help at all. Studies have shown that teen mothers do better when they live with their mother, but welfare usually requires the girl to move into her own place and raise her baby alone, away from the influence of an adult.

I agree with Chris. The most important consideration--for abortion and plenty of other issues--is what judges will be nominated for the courts. The next Presidential administration will be setting the course for a generation. We can't afford to mess around with myopic, petty stubbornness about one piece (abortion) of the life-and-death issue. Great post.