Here's something that's driving me crazy and is being used by the libs to divide us: the Religious Right.
Over and over again I hear erstwhile conservatives complaining that the "religious right" has hijacked the party. But who, what, is this ominous organization? What Draconian laws have they enacted and when do the religious trials begin?
Hail the coming theocracy!
Or not. I believe the whole concept is a bugaboo created by the MSM and the libs as a wedge issue for conservatives. Unfortunately, its working amongst those benighted conservatives that follow the national media. Even here on FR, where one would expect a deeper understanding of conservative principles, we see the divide opening up.
Nothing is more importatnt in the upcoming election than to mend this potential abyss and to reach across the ideological barriers that will prevent us from moving forward.
Towards that end I humbly submit my understanding of what a social conservative believes:
1. R v W is bad law. Its based on a lie. It should should be overturned and abortion law should be returned to the states.
2. Homosexuals should have equal rights under the law. They should not have special rights. Marriage, by definition, can only exist between a man and a woman.
3. Cultural traditions should be honored, or at a minimum not outlawed. The banning of Christmas music and indeed any mention of Christianity in public is an absurd misreading of our constitution.
I think that's it. If the fiscal conservatives here have a difficult time understanding these few positions then we're doooooooomed. But I don't think they will.
Rather than allow the MSM to define us its absolutely necessary that we understand ourselves.
Great post Pietro!
That is a great post. I am glad I read it. Thank you.