Although I agree with your sentiments, or I wouldn’t be here, I would like to make a couple of points.
1. “Traditional family values “ or, as sometimes stated, “social issues” are essential for a stable and productive society but they can not and really should not be the function of the government .... especially the Federal Government. These issues are best left to the churches and communities.
2. I think sometimes we extend stated rights to issues not addressed in the constitution (like the passengers bill of rights) and therefore dilute and cheapen then. I would not consider corruption free government, and some others as rights. They are indeed necessary for effective government and an orderly society but are things that we should strive for.
I voted for Romney in the primary, wish there had been a better choice, and voted for McCain (and contributed to his campaign) in the general election .... again wish there had been a better choice.
I have been here much longer than my sign up date indicates and have found this forum informative and entertaining, I believe we are engaged in a great struggle for our country, I wish to be part of that struggle and will stay here until you decide it is time for me to leave or I no longer find it effective and fun.
“1. “Traditional family values “ or, as sometimes stated, “social issues” are essential for a stable and productive society but they can not and really should not be the function of the government .... especially the Federal Government. These issues are best left to the churches and communities.”
But if we continue to sit on our hands and allow those who wish the federal gov to have the final say on all issues in that area, we capitulate to them.
Fighting for traditional values means, imo, fighting against those who encroach upon them or work to undermine them, for whatever reason.