The trashiest BS article on FR in a long time. Should be taken off.
Agree “naps.” This is total bull dressed up to look cerebral. Seems like Zot bait to me.
You are right. The Constitution was not meant to be absolute in the sense used in the article. The Constitution was intended to limit the federal government’s powers to those expressly enumerated. The states were and are entitled to legislate on all but that very narrow set of issues.
Can’t stand the truth huh? Let’s just do what the liberal do and ban any article that upset the sensibility of the Santorum supporters. Geez between trying get Newt to drop out and now trying to censor FR. How Marxist of you. If little Ricky can’t play with the big boys maybe he should go home.
It’s not a matter of what you believe, but of what Santorum believes.
Hi Naps-
I know from your posting history you are a strong Santorum supporter; however, statements like yours are what trouble many of us Newt supporters because there appears to be a lack of critical thought.
The article is provocative; however, it is thoughtful and in no way “trashy;” nor is it “BS.” Frankly, your statement that it should be removed from FR is very troubling and smacks of the tactics historically attributable to “Brownshirt book burners” of the Third Reich. Is it no wonder that w/these types of statements Santorum supporters are sometimes chided by others with “church lady” comparisons.
What you should do is defend your guy w/some logic and refute the article's weak points; but, since you didn't I will try to do it for you.
The article tries to make a comparison between Obama and Santorum; asserting that they both wish to control our freedoms and personal lives. While Sen Santorum has made some rather dubious statements regarding his views on the Constitution and our individual right to be free from the encroachments of overreaching government; for the most part, it would appear that he is referring to his own personal goals; code of ethics and beliefs rather than a desire to force his beliefs upon others thru the agencies of government. While Sen Santorum is not always clear on his message; I believe his intent is to regain a more moral and just America by leading thru personal example.
Obama, on the other hand, has demonstrated that he is fixated upon revising the very foundation upon which this Republic was established. It is his intention to create a socialist state where freedoms can only be granted or revoked by the central government. Further, Obama has shown by his actions that he is willing to both circumvent and/or ignore the very Constitution which he swore to God he would uphold. He is, therefore, a man condemned by his own words and actions as being both deceitful and malfeasant in conducting the duties of his office.
In summary, there is no validity to the articles alleged comparison of Obama and Santorum. There is only artifice; since the articles comparison is based upon the false premise that, if elected, Sen Santorum would use government to force his personal moral code upon others; while Obama has repeatedly demonstrated his willingness to violate the Constitution in order to use government in this manner.
Take care,
-Geoff
Agree!