Whatever happened to the separation of church and state? I know that in this country one of the largest image concerns of candidates is whether or not they are religious, which faith they practice and how will that effect the issues they choose to face. But why oh why would you take such a strong stance against something that can largely affect your presidential run? By openly coming out and claiming that gay marriage is something that is considered ‘illegitimate’, you are going to raise some hairs. Introducing bills into that will ultimately protect the states from being ‘forced’ into recognizing gay marriage and then also prevent the federal courts from discussing any further action until an actual amendment is created is unconstitutional. While this will look good on the social issues to conservatives, did he not take into account the conservative gay community? Knowing myself that not every gay person feels this should be a right, a lot of them also don’t have an opinion at all, but I think taking the right away from this community all together may be just the thing that swings them the other way. And where would he go next? To take away a person’s right to marry the person they love, if that’s what they choose, is only a step away from taking away the basic rights that we deserve as humans and Americans. Maybe next he will fight against women’s decisions to their own bodies and then the freedoms of the African American, Native American and Asian American communities. To not recognize a group of people’s right because of one’s beliefs sounds a lot to me like some other leaders this world’s past and present.
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I can agree with your opinion to the fullest degree. Seperation of church and state is and has been one of society’s hottest topics for the last, at least two decades. We cannot have any type of resemblence of christianity in schools, the court house or any government building. There has been huge disagreements about having the ten commandments posted in court rooms and even judges chambers. So why would any candidate feel as if they could align themselves with any one religion and be objective about concerns of the voters they represent. While we all have freedom of religion in the United States which I think is one of the things that make this nation great, I also beleive that we as the public deserve to be represented by a governement that is fair and unbiased.
I, too, agree that the “Bible Thumping” method of attempting to prove one’s morality has become a strategy that the Moral Majority campaigns on. Their prejudice against any person who does not agree with their agenda is scrutinized as Un-American, Un-Godly, and Un-Fit to rule our nation. Our country was built on great ideals; however, the truth is it was accomplished by tyranny and religious persecution from the victors-white elites. A prime example this week is the out-pouring of support from the LGBTQ Community and heterosexuals who praise Bruce Jenner’s bravery to tell his Trans-gender secrets that he has suppressed his entire life; his fear from public ridicule and torment that would affect his family kept him silent. Jenner matter-of-factly stated that he is a Republican and unequivocally expects that he can take the issues of the Gay Community to the House Speaker and his Republican Party for equal opportunities and justice. Perhaps Bruce Jenner, as a well-known public figure who Americans have deemed their “hero” will actually make a difference. I certainly hope so because the days of the religious hypocrisy in government have worn out its welcome. If this truly is the “Land of the free and home of the brave…with Liberty and Justice for ALL, our politicians had better get back to the basics if they intend to continue wielding their armor of faith and justice.