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"I think it's downright unAmerican to attack a man's faith."

Romney: "A person should not be elected because of his faith nor should he be rejected because of his faith."

I beg to differ ... I think what a candidate believes bears heavily on his suitability for the Presidency. No person should be rejected because of his faith? Does that include voodoo practitioners and Satan worshipers?

I think there is, however, a great lack of knowledge of Mormon beliefs. I think we need an objective exploration of what belief system Mormons embrace. I honestly can't claim to really understand it. Although in my case it's not really necessary - I think Romney is a slimy weasel, whatever he believes in, so in my case the point is moot.

As an example - I think it VERY relevant as to whether a candidate accepts the precepts of the Ten Commandments. Our entire legal system is derived from the Commandments and if a candidate refuses to accept the precepts of the Commandments, I see no possibility that he could effectively enforce our laws.

Now whether a candidate's religion corresponds with mine, or his manner of expressing his faith in the divine is different from mine - I couldn't care less. But this country is based on the concept of inalienable, God-given rights; it cannot be led by one who does not believe in a Supreme Being, IMHO.