Wasn't there something about the Bush admin doing this too? I think so.
Some do think so.
The republicans, and the democrats sure do seem to be pushing the same agenda Frank.
Not to me.
I just can't agree with the "Socially conservative" conservatives... the "Moral Majority" folks who try to impose religion, and their morals onto everyone.
The ones that hate Gays, Drugs, or anything that makes them uncomfortable. The ones that will take their kids to see shoot-em-up 10000 blockbuster movie, but the second any sex or nudity is shown, they go ballistic, and "shield" their children from it.
Since many of the sexual and drug issues have to do with legal concerns and politicians make laws, I don't see why the issues shouldn't be a part of a political consideration.... on legal grounds - not religious. I do think that the Republican party has been burdened with the religious plank in the coalition.
It seems to me that a lot of today's political polarity is tied to declining moral values and societal indifference, which exaggerates religious fervor - and disdain.
Curtis, imo any attempt to "show them" by voting independent is a waste of effort over the short term. If enough people are willing to vote 3rd party over enough years, perhaps a 3rd party candidate could be elected. More likely, before that happened, the lesser of the major parties would figure out how to appeal to the independent voters...... and that's about the only chance Republican conservatives have right now. I do think they've needed to lower the volume on religious issues for some time.
I think it's fine to have religious folks in politics, but they do need to recognize that the best way to inspire better moral values in others is through their own example - not their hypocrisy.
Frank
