Since the issue of abortion beliefs has become such a hot topic in the blogger circle, I thought I'd give my two cents. Please respect my opinion. This is my blog and I'm entitled to my opinion just as you are to yours.
We not only elect a president based on his plans for our country...we elect a man based on his character.
View this video and tell me (respectfully) how you feel about "I have two daughters, and if they made a mistake I wouldn't want them punished with a baby."
I understand the need for education, but this issue will still come up whether people are educated or not.
I will stand before God and give an account for my vote in this election.
I won't vote for a president who doesn't believe life begins at conception.
I'm aware that this isn't the only issue. There are many.
I'll still vote for this guy.
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13 comments:
AMEN sister. Couldn't have said it better myself. I love that last clip!
I'm sure you've already read my thoughts on this, but you asked for what I thought about that first video..
I think Obama mispoke. I truly believe he views his daughters as "miracles" when he says he does. His whole argument is one of teaching his children values and morals, but then not condemning them for their choices if they choose to have sex. I think the word punishment is harsh, but in the the mind of someone who is pro-choice it may be considered punishment for parents of a 9 year old girl to not allow her to have an abortion (I wouldn't know, I wouldn't consider it punishment in any sense.) Lumping teen pregnancy with STD's and using the word punishment for both, to me, shows that his main argument is trying to educate our children. I do not deny that he used some harsh words off the cuff that I'm sure he regrets now.
Just as McCain probably regrets the sentence, "I hate the gooks. I will hate them as long as I live."
I completely respect your opinion and truly admire your stance in what you believe. I think it is absolutely honorable to be looking into the character of who we are voting for.
I completely agree.
I will be voting McCain/Palin 08
holla for chris-
Todd
Chris: Sounds reasonable. Sad
And good research. I had only found an article about him saying he refused to apologize. I'm glad to find out that's not true because it really made me feel horrible for Asians.
I think this country has a big problem with people lacking accountability and responsibility, and raising a generation of the same. I think Obama's comment reflects that. Whether or not he meant to say 'mistake', his idea is clearly there that being accountable for the action & responsible for dealing with the outcome can be (and maybe should be) avoided. I think this clearly plays into another issue we face where people are believing they are 'entitled' to things/choices/rights that they didn't earn, nor do they want to work towards earning. It's scary to think of where this country will be if more of the same is to come, not that I believe McCain can change these people, but I'd like to think that having a man up top who's earned far more respect with his service than he's given credit for, would be able to lead by example.
Wow, this all sure seems like a sign of the 'End Times' if you ask me...Praise Jesus the Lord is coming to save us!!
Holla for fry fam
Todd
A thought...
Isnt't what we do and say behind closed doors often a better indication of where our hearts really are? Yes -- McCain apologized for his terrible comment regarding Asians -- but he still said it -- and that is just one comment the public knows about. What about his "bomb bomb bomb bomb Iran" comment. Oh, he said he was sorry -- that he was talking/joking with some old veteran buddies. So it that means it is okay? Because he apologized and it was said in "jest". It just seems that because of this ONE issue (abortion), Christians are often blinded into thinking that a certain person running (let's face it -- Republicans)have a heart for the Lord. The fact is , McCain has said some terribly UN-Christian like things. Additionally, I think about all of the Christians who voted for Bush for the same reason -- and look where we are with abortion laws eight years later -- nowhere.
I just wish we would think beyond this one issue.
Annonymous,
McCain not only apologized for his comment, but explained that this is not how he feels about Asians, but his captors who tortured him for more than 5 years. It's not right, but I've never been in his shoes...
As you can see from my second to last line, I'm aware that abortion isn't the only issue. And although I don't know if we can go backwards as a country on our laws regarding abortion, I'd hope that at the very least we'd not be making things worse. Also, I know that there are several Supreme Court Justices that are close to retirement, which means that our next president will get to appoint several. This could possibly be a road to change.
Also, I never said anywhere that I believed that McCain is a Christian. I don't know his heart, but I certainly am not voting solely because he is the Republican candidate. After careful examination of the issues and the two options, I've chosen him.
Lastly, I would respectfully ask that you'd sign your comments. I clearly signed my post.
Nice Jess!
I strive and fall short to be more like Jesus so often. How wonderful it would be to never say something you probably shouldn't or later regret... Especially when joking with old buddies. Is anonymous casting the first stone?
And McCain has publically stated that in recent years he's forgiven his captors. (can be googled)
It frustrates me that whenever people who are for McCain bring up the abortion issue that people automatically think we are "single" issue voters. Although abortion is definitely at the top of my list for reasons not to vote for Obama, I am educated in other areas as are many other republicans and Christians. It just so happens that this election could actually make a big difference in this area since so many supreme court justices are going to retire and the president will appoint new ones.
One of my main problems with Obama is what I view as a lack in character. He has big ties to Acorn (who's members have been convicted of voter fraud), terrorist Bill Ayers hosted a fundraiser for him (if I were running for president I would make sure that terrorists didn't host my fundraisers...), Reverend Wright (enough said), Obama is the second highest recipient of funds from Fannie May and Freddie Mac (why would anyone accept that much money when it was very clear long ago that they would tank??... I could go on but you get the point.
I don't agree with all the government programs he wants to put into place. I believe that it will create dependent people instead of hard workers. Also, how in the world could he do all that he plans without raising taxes? Our family cannot afford to pay more of them.
I could go on, but hopefully "anonymous" gets the point.
For me, this is not just about abortion.
For the record, McCain would not be my top pick for President, but we are only given 2 options here and I truly believe McCain is the better choice.
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