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Posted on 11/01/2004 5:37:56 PM PST by Alouette
If you chose “A,” John Kerry is your man. If you chose “B,” the only way to retain your integrity is to commit your vote to George W. Bush.
You see, by choosing “A,” you are unavoidably affirming that other than for some superficial biological differences, such as brain size and opposable thumbs, you think that people and animals are similar. From here it follows logically that as animals, smart and sophisticated animals perhaps but animals nonetheless, we are products of our natures just like denizens of the zoo or occupants of the farmyard. It should also be said that like those animals we are in need of a zookeeper or of a farmer to care for us.
Like cows and sheep it is appropriate that we deliver all our productivity to the farmer and like lions in the zoo, it is appropriate that resources like food are distributed to all animals equally. Resembling animals, we ought to dismiss the quaint notion of “family” along with such terms such as “evil”, “soul”, or “faith”. Needless to say, homosexuality is perfectly “natural” and harvesting the young for their skins or stem cells is perfectly “normal”.
But if, in the choice above, you chose B, you are identifying all humans as God’s children, each of us touched by the finger of the Divine. To remain consistent with your beliefs you have virtually no choice but to vote for a candidate who is comfortable using terms like “axis of evil”. You have no choice but to vote for a candidate who shares your basic belief about the origins of reality because more of his decisions will be in accordance with that belief of yours. And what is more, sitting it out is no option; you had better vote.
Remember this: Politics is no more than the practical application of your most deeply held beliefs. It is tough to live in a social environment in which your beliefs are ridiculed and in which their political implications are suppressed. Just ask all the refugees from the former USSR who are voting for Bush. For you, the choice is George W. Bush who clearly also believes that people are here because God created us. That makes him a better choice for Jews who care about Israel and for blacks who care about winning a color blind society. But most importantly, it makes him the only choice for all Americans who know that each one of us is far, far, more than merely a smart gorilla.
Radio talk show host, Rabbi Daniel Lapin, is president of Toward Tradition www.towardtradition.org—the American Alliance of Jews and Christians—a Seattle-based, bridge-building organization providing a voice for all Americans who defend the Judeo-Christian values vital for our nation’s survival.
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Speaking of non-humans has anybody been over to the DUmmies site to see what they are thinking today. I cant go myself because they nauseate me.
Because we're at the TOP of the food chain, we should be able to think about certain activities that are not exactly compatible with species survival and avoid them. That's also why such a large percentage of this nation is going to choose "A" above. They are not humans.
Damn - you are QUICK!! Keep up the great work, I know you've got your hands full right now.
Way to go, Rabbi! I've heard him speak at functions here in the Pacific NOrhtwest. He is excellent! (And a lovely radio voice)
BTW That cute chubby little thing in the photo...? Would just like to know where I can order a dozen! ;) Adorable baby BUMP!
And how Israelis treat their children:
Vote "A" -- Get free stuff!!
I've been praying. Is that a picture of your son? If so, what a handsome young man!!! Pray for the peace of Israel!
Shalom
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