[Ohioan]

Rubio went off on a tangent over immigration. At the time, there were articles that suggested he had been persuaded by a member of his family into being influenced by his family's immigrant status, into feeling a sense of duty to his origins, rather than to the people who took them in.

I will not pretend that I do not think that a seriously wrong emphasis. Obviously, America would degenerate into chaos, if a large number put a mistaken loyalty to their diverse origins ahead of their duty to the continuity of America, her culture, etc..

Yet recognizing Rubio's obvious talents, and strength as a champion of our economic system, I urged that a candid approach, rather than just blanket rejection, be applied, in dealing with the aberration in Rubio's position; calling for frank discussion with Rubio in the December, 2012 feature at my Conservative Intelligence Center (Whither American Conservatism.) I still feel that we should reach out to Rubio, making it clear that there is no way we can accept his stand on immigration--if it is still his stand--but explaining why in a firm but courteous manner.

[11th Commandment]

I agree with your comment. I am willing to look at Rubio, as I am willing to look at Trump, Cruz, Fiorina, Carson, Jindhal. All have positives and negatives. Rubio needs to recognize the trust issue address it head on.