[Apollo5600]

This is an image put together by a fellow Freeper that really raises a strong issue with Santorum's integrity and his real views regarding the role of government. Is the role of government to support the Church and the "family" over the individual's rights?

I found two reviews of Santorum's book "It Takes a Family." There are some interesting quotes and perspectives that are worth perusing. The first is negative, the latter is a positive review.

"http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2005/09/america-apos-s-anti-reagan-isn-apos-t-hillary-clinton-it-apos-s-rick-santorum/4285/"

"http://www.crosswalk.com/news/al-mohler/defending-conservatism-santorums-it-takes-a-family-1343334.html"

After reading Santorum's quotes, I can't help but to think that Santorum is gravely confused regarding conservative philosophy. It explains his comments against Libertarianism, and why the Libertarians make big hay over Santorum's comments against "personal autonomy." It appears as if Santorum believes it is the government's duty to promote the family and "morality," but not necessarily to make government smaller.

[gogogodzilla]

PING!

[KevinDavis]

PING

[gov_bean_ counter]

Your summation has been my contention for a long time. I am disappointed that Levin and Limbaugh just about tie themselves in knots defending him.

[Apollo5600]

Also thank true believer forever, fellow freeper, for that image/expose of Santorum’s amendment. I just put “Fellow Freeper” as the author.

It definitely opens up discussion of a serious problem within Santorum’s overall philosophy.

[ansel12]

Santorum used to describe himself as a “Progressive Conservative”.

[SaraJohnson]

Santorum, when in power, was not a conservative. Everyone who has his head together and reads knows this. He’s a little stupid and plenty corrupt.