“I’m wondering if you could answer for some of your politically torn readers a question. I know I speak for myself and a lot of GOP Undecideds, when I ask you this question in all sincerity: I voted for Bush, was pro-war, and now, along with many others, concede that Iraq has become a debacle and (unlike yourself) think the War on Terror (not Iraq) would have been more efficient, better funded, and as a whole more successful if we had not marched into Baghdad. I know you don’t agree with this, but let me tell you, this is the sentiment of a lot of moderate, even conservative Republicans who are disgusted by Bush’s arrogance. A lot of my friends like to say that Bush would be better on the War on Terror than Kerry, and I want to believe that, I really do, but no one has convinced me of that, much less the president himself. No matter how “single-minded” (obtuse, in my opinion) the president is, he’s done nothing to shore up support in his REAL BASE–southerners and midwesterners like myself–who don’t see how a lunatic fiscal policy, right-wing social policy, and a general F-U to the world in general improves America or its War on Terror. My point is this: I really loathe Kerry, but when it comes down to it, if you exclude Bush’s support for the war, why does he deserve four more years? And to all those who think this administration dropped the ball in Iraq, how can we believe that that they will make us safer? I haven’t voted for a democrat since Kennedy (at the time I lived in California and knew what kind of moral idiot Nixon was) and I don’t want to–but frankly, can someone please make the case for Bush? Because no one has, and frankly, to the Republican faithful like myself who roll our eyes at Sean Hannity, Bush has a heck of a lot of convincing to do.” This reader has a point. It certainly helps explain the July gay-baiting campaign. More feedback on the Letters Page.
QUOTE OF THE DAY: “No true believing Christian or Jew can afford to sit this fight out. The fight is not over. You must continue to speak up to ensure Washington understands we want the Judeo-Christian concept of marriage clearly and formally recognized in our Constitution. You must keep in mind where your Senator stood on this vote as Election Day approaches. This past weekend many Christian churches held “Protect Marriage Sunday” to make certain their congregations understand the importance of marriage before the expected vote later in the coming week. More actions like this will keep the issue on the political front burner. It’s important that those who believe in marriage as a covenant between a man, a woman and God emphasize to Washington that the Marriage Protection Amendment (MPA) remains a priority.” – Paul Weyrich, in his latest newsletter. Civil marriage is now between a man and a woman and God?
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