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Originally posted by Rain Man
For me, I felt that moral values was rapidly declining, and IMHO, Bush with his Christian values would maintain and/or bring back morality to the USA.
One thing I stopped doing in voting for an elected official is stop seeing where they stand on Black issues and rather see where they stand on Christian issues. And I can tell you as far as Ohio goes, that is what prompted Ohioans to give Bush the electoral votes for that state. While all the urban areas (Cinci, C-Town, and Columbus) was straight Kerry territory (save perhaps the suburban and outskirts areas), the rest of the state was predominately Bush country. Drive down I-70 or I-71 and look at the political banners adorning the countryside. Nothing but "Bush-Cheney '04" as far as the eye can see. Ohio is clearly a conservative Christian state.
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I think the whole idea that any politician represents moral values is flawed. No one should look to government, especially politicians, for moral guidance. Morality is an individual issue. It (IMHO) should be shaped by upbringing and experiences, not some politician dictating to an entire country what he thinks is right and wrong. IMHO its irresponsible to think that George Bush's percieved "morality" will save this country. Morality doesn't win needless wars, morality doesn't create jobs, morality doesn't balance the budget; intelligence and proper planning accomplish these things and "Dubya" is quite lacking in both areas.
But back to my original point, a politician shouldn't dictate how individuals live their lives. Would I ever want an abortion? NO. Would I ever want to marry another woman? NO. Do I need George Bush to tell me this? Nope! But hey that's just my .02 cents...take it or leave it.
What is the world coming to when an entire country looks to a former drunken cokehead for moral guidance?