Up front - I am a conservative evangelical Christian. To be more specific I am a conservative Southern Baptist and it definitely affects my thinking and actions. I’m tired of folks that hide who they are.....especially the mormons on FR promoting Mitt Romney for president - fortunately he is history now.

I am a native OKIE, that recently moved to Missouri. As a famous Oklahoma native son, Will Rodgers”, said, “It raised the IQ in both states” Actually, I’m just kidding there. I have really come to appreciate the good folks of Missouri.

I really dislike the frequent overuse of the term “RINO.” One man’s RINO is another’s rock ribbed conservative. I think those who use the term so loosely are true RINO’s with it meaning, “Ridiculous Idiots Nomenclating Others.”

I am a “moral” conservative. I define this as someone who holds to traditional Judeo-Christian morality being necessary for a trully free and healthy society. By my definition I mean that a “moral” conservative would oppose abortion, the homosexual agenda, and any sexual immorality. Being pro-2nd Ammendment is a nice plus.

So, I believe abortion should be ended in all 50 states and US Territories. The homosexual agenda needs to be suppressed by force of law (not vigilante actions). Homosexual conduct should be discouraged by law in all 50 states and US Territories. Homosexuals have no place in the military. “Don’t ask and don’t tell” should be “Don’t join because we don’t want you or need you and will prosecute you if you try.” I don’t think practicing homosexuals should even be allowed to hold public office or work in the government’s (at any level) employ. However, once again, this must be by law not an individual or group acting outside the law. BTW - I define homophobia as, “A perfectly natural fear of behavior that is patently unnatural.”

I think adultery should also be discouraged by law - in this case civil law. If a married person is unfaithful, they should get nailed severely in a divorce settlement. An unmarried person that knowingly commits adultery with a married person should be subject to lawsuit by the cheated on spouse. The courts should be intentionally biased towards the interests of the cheated on spouse.

I know the above are pretty strong rantings. However, be assured, I’m not a firebreather and actually I’m kinda an old softie.

I am a strong believer in the 2nd Ammendment being an individual right. Also, that the term “arms” means “weapons” and the government should not ban so-called assault guns because they are “weapons.”

I am a “Hawk” on national defense and believe in maintaining a large standing military and use it to project/protect American interests in the world. I believe President Bush was correct to engage in preemptive military action. To wait to be attacked is foolish.

I am proud to be a veteren, and I want to thank all veterens for their service. To the young men and women currently serving.....God Bless you all! If I had the wherewithall I would buy you all a nice meal and give you a group hug! You are a great bunch serving during a time when you weren’t forced to do so. Thank you and your families behind you, for putting it on the line for me and mine. God forgive me if I ever take you for granted.