The idea that our rights come from our Creator are outlined in the Constitution, the Bill of Rights and the Declaration of Independence. There is no need to give the Democrats the “Republicans don't believe in the Separation of Church and State” mantra to carry into the General Election. Just because we know it isn't true doesn't mean a majority of the Country believes it is outlined in the Founding Documents.
Although Rick is correct about Obama, he is coming off as a Preacher, not a Candidate for President. We know what he means, but the average Voter only knows the Media interpretation of what he said.
We have people of all Faiths in this Country and they all get to Vote. Any idea that our Candidate is favoring the Beliefs of one group over another can only alienate (and I hate that PC word) the same people we need to secure the Votes required to unseat Pharaoh Obama. Or I'm completely wrong and people love hearing one of our Candidates saying the President has no Christian Values. True or not, perception rules the day.
To be honest, I would be completely okay with statements like these... if Saint Rick’s campaign wasn’t already revolving around religious/social statements. And not even social or religious issues that are worth talking about. It’s just a meaningless ploy to demonstrate how good of a character he has. That’s why he does it. He just doesn’t realize that we’re looking for a President, not a Priest whose economic platform is utterly dull (besides Mitt Romney’s).
I want someone who is going to tackle social security. I want someone who is going to tackle entitlements. The courts. The tax code.
Rekindling the debate about gay marriage and making that a significant issue... really doesn’t do anything for any of that. It’s just a distraction to the fact that he doesn’t offer much at all.
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