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we need McCain-Palin - 10/8/2008 3:07:44 PM
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enterprise1701
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As citizens, we hold a civic responsibility to participate in the formation of our nation's future and the future of our children. But as Christians, we also hold a moral responsibility to consider the ethical consequences of our decisions in the voting booth. This means that the right to life trumps all other issues because without life, issues of econonomics, war, healthcare, and education can not be solved. The Catholic bishops in America said it best, when they said the following in paragraph 23 of the 1998 statement, "Living the Gospel of Life":
As we stressed in our 1995 statement Political Responsibility: "The application of Gospel values to real situations is an essential work of the Christian community." Adopting a consistent ethic of life, the Catholic Church promotes a broad spectrum of issues "seeking to protect human life and promote human dignity from the inception of life to its final moment." Opposition to abortion and euthanasia does not excuse indifference to those who suffer from poverty, violence and injustice. Any politics of human life must work to resist the violence of war and the scandal of capital punishment. Any politics of human dignity must seriously address issues of racism, poverty, hunger, employment, education, housing, and health care. Therefore, Catholics should eagerly involve themselves as advocates for the weak and marginalized in all these areas. Catholic public officials are obliged to address each of these issues as they seek to build consistent policies which promote respect for the human person at all stages of life. But being 'right' in such matters can never excuse a wrong choice regarding direct attacks on innocent human life. Indeed, the failure to protect and defend life in its most vulnerable stages renders suspect any claims to the 'rightness' of positions in other matters affecting the poorest and least powerful of the human community. If we understand the human person as the "temple of the Holy Spirit" -- the living house of God -- then these latter issues fall logically into place as the crossbeams and walls of that house. All direct attacks on innocent human life, such as abortion and euthanasia, strike at the house's foundation. These directly and immediately violate the human person's most fundamental right -- the right to life. Neglect of these issues is the equivalent of building our house on sand. Such attacks cannot help but lull the social conscience in ways ultimately destructive of other human rights. As Pope John Paul II reminds us, the command never to kill establishes a minimum which we must respect and from which we must start out "in order to say 'yes' over and over again, a 'yes' which will gradually embrace the entire horizon of the good" ("Evangelium Vitae", 75).
This election season is very special. Usually, we have a pro-life candidate who embraces the pro-life ideology intellectually, which is really great to have, but this year, we are blessed with a pro-ife candidate who also lives the pro-life philosophy (i.e., Sarah Palin).
We pro-lifers need to put party loyalty aside. We can disagree on prudential decisions such as the Iraq war and economics, but we must be united in understanding that the pro-life issue affects every other issue, and that the pro-life issue is the paramount issue in this campaign. The sanctity of human life is at the top of the list of issues, because people who are dead can not be helped by prudential decisions in this life. Although Republicans have some imperfections in their pro-life policies, it is the only political party that is doing something to save babies in the womb, meaning in this point in history, it is the only political party we pro-lifers can vote for. Sadly, the Democrats who once embraced the pro-life principles, have decided to reject the unborn by embracing abortion. I look forward to the day when we have a Democrat presidential candidate who is against abortion, but that day is not here yet. We have to look at the present moment, and today we have a Democrat presidential candidate, and a Democrat vice presidential candidate, who are 100% pro-abortion (i.e., Obama and Biden).
To understand the importance of voting pro-life even more, let us look at history. In the 1930s, the economy was a disaster globally. Germany was especially hit hard because of World War I, and the Great Depression was making things worse. Adolf Hitler promised Germans a better Germany, but at a great price, killing the Jews. Sadly, many Germans decided to put "change" before protecting the dignity of the human person, and voted in Hilter. Many years later, Germans eventually recognized that the decision they chose was evil and repented. As pro-lifers living in America today, we need to ask ourselves historical scenario questions to help us make the right voting decisions for today. For example, If we were living in 1930s Germany, would we vote for Hitler? What about if we were living in the days of slavery in America. Would we vote for American politicians in the 1800s who supported slavery? Hopefully as pro-lifers we would answer NO to these historical scenario questions. Please read the following article, "You Wouldn't Ask", in order to see in further detail to what I am getting at: http://www.priestsforlife.org/columns/columns2004/04-04-05wouldnotask.htm
I have put together some election resources dealing with the importance of voting pro-life, for you to use for your own education, and to give to your friends and family of voting age. I hope you, and your family and friends, find these resources helpful.
The resources are as follows:
Responses to Catholic Politicians on Abortion
http://www.ewtn.com/media/abortion/responses.asp
Steadfast Catholic Citizen
http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs059/1101854472685/archive/1102216887199.html
OBAMA CHAMPIONS “CULTURE OF DEATH”
http://www.catholicleague.org/release.php?id=1392
CatholicVote.com
http://www.catholicvote.com/
EWTN's Voter's Info Site
http://www.ewtn.com/vote/
National Right to Life
http://www.nrlc.org
Life News
http://www.lifenews.com/
Catholic Answers Voter's Guide
http://www.caaction.com/pdf/Voters-Guide-Catholic-English-1p.pdf
Political Responsibility
http://www.politicalresponsibility.org/
“Choosing evil” or “limiting evil'
http://www.priestsforlife.org/columns/columns2006/06-10-23choosingevil.htm
Abortion vs War
http://www.priestsforlife.org/columns/columns2004/04-06-14abortionvswar.htm
The Party Matters
http://www.priestsforlife.org/columns/columns2005/05-07-18thepartymatters.htm
Priests for Life
http://www.priestsforlife.org/
Elections Have Consequences: Does it Matter if the President is Pro-life?
http://www.priestsforlife.org/elections/consequences.pdf
Voting With a Clear Conscience
http://www.priestsforlife.org/vote/votingwithclearconscience.htm
Yes, The Party Matters
http://www.priestsforlife.org/columns/columns2008/08-02-25-yes-party-matters.htm
Faithful Citizenship
http://www.priestsforlife.org/columns/columns2007/07-11-19faithfulcitizenship.htm
The resources I have provided can be used by Catholics and non-Catholics. I ask that you please join with me and vote pro-life, by electing McCain-Palin, and electing a pro-life Congress, so that we can continue to build a Culture of Life.
Thank you for your time and post any thoughts you might have.
ps. Here is a beautiful prayer Christians can pray for the election: http://www.priestsforlife.org/novenas/election-day-novena.aspx
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RE: we need McCain-Palin - 10/8/2008 3:59:38 PM
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csl7037
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ORIGINAL: enterprise1701
As citizens, we hold a civic responsibility to participate in the formation of our nation's future and the future of our children. But as Christians, we also hold a moral responsibility to consider the ethical consequences of our decisions in the voting booth. This means that the right to life trumps all other issues because without life, issues of econonomics, war, healthcare, and education can not be solved.
Mods, can we just get a separate folder for abortion rantings, please?
I'm just as concerned about the children we already have being dragged into Socialism, being indoctrinated every day in public schools, and inheriting an enormous pricetag to clean up the messes we're making now. Sure, abortion is a travesty, but it's not the only thing going on here! I agree, the country needs McCain-Palin right now...but even if they are elected (which I don't think they will be, sadly), there isn't a darn thing they'll be able to do about abortion! Especially not with the economy spiraling out of control and the wolf of terrorism at our very doorstep. Will you be happy when abortion is abolished by Sharia Law?
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RE: we need McCain-Palin - 10/8/2008 4:02:07 PM
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adelphi_sky
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ORIGINAL: csl7037
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ORIGINAL: enterprise1701
As citizens, we hold a civic responsibility to participate in the formation of our nation's future and the future of our children. But as Christians, we also hold a moral responsibility to consider the ethical consequences of our decisions in the voting booth. This means that the right to life trumps all other issues because without life, issues of econonomics, war, healthcare, and education can not be solved.
Mods, can we just get a separate folder for abortion rantings, please?
I'm just as concerned about the children we already have being dragged into Socialism, being indoctrinated every day in public schools, and inheriting an enormous pricetag to clean up the messes we're making now. Sure, abortion is a travesty, but it's not the only thing going on here! I agree, the country needs McCain-Palin right now...but even if they are elected (which I don't think they will be, sadly), there isn't a darn thing they'll be able to do about abortion! Especially not with the economy spiraling out of control and the wolf of terrorism at our very doorstep. Will you be happy when abortion is abolished by Sharia Law?
We need McCain/Plain like we need Bush/Cheney. 
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RE: we need McCain-Palin - 10/8/2008 4:06:27 PM
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csl7037
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We need McCain/Plain like we need Bush/Cheney.
If the options were
A. McCain/Palin
B. Obama/Biden
C. Bush/Cheney
I'd still pick A or C over B. But I think most of us would be hoping for a D. None of the Above.
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RE: we need McCain-Palin - 10/8/2008 4:43:04 PM
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davemiller7
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Can we reverse the order and have Palin-McCain? Please?
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RE: we need McCain-Palin - 10/8/2008 6:42:30 PM
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DCE1976
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No way, no how, no McCain/Palin.
Fortunatel for the GOOD of this country, they are going to lose.
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RE: we need McCain-Palin - 10/9/2008 12:49:50 AM
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Longfingers1
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ORIGINAL: adelphi_sky
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ORIGINAL: csl7037
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ORIGINAL: enterprise1701
As citizens, we hold a civic responsibility to participate in the formation of our nation's future and the future of our children. But as Christians, we also hold a moral responsibility to consider the ethical consequences of our decisions in the voting booth. This means that the right to life trumps all other issues because without life, issues of econonomics, war, healthcare, and education can not be solved.
Mods, can we just get a separate folder for abortion rantings, please?
I'm just as concerned about the children we already have being dragged into Socialism, being indoctrinated every day in public schools, and inheriting an enormous pricetag to clean up the messes we're making now. Sure, abortion is a travesty, but it's not the only thing going on here! I agree, the country needs McCain-Palin right now...but even if they are elected (which I don't think they will be, sadly), there isn't a darn thing they'll be able to do about abortion! Especially not with the economy spiraling out of control and the wolf of terrorism at our very doorstep. Will you be happy when abortion is abolished by Sharia Law?
We need McCain/Plain like we need Bush/Cheney.
LOL
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RE: we need McCain-Palin - 10/9/2008 9:18:40 AM
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tafkam
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No way, no how, no McCain/Palin. Fortunatel for the GOOD of this country, they are going to lose.
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Aren't A and C the same?
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We need McCain/Plain like we need Bush/Cheney.
Would it be too much to ask for a little substance in your rantings?
BTW, Bush isn't running in this election...(just in case you missed it) 
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RE: we need McCain-Palin - 10/9/2008 9:53:46 AM
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stamper_ben
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BTW, Bush isn't running in this election...(just in case you missed it) Yes he is, he has to be. Obama keeps mentioning it and campaigns like he is.
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