Think what you may, and decide as you will, but here's what it comes down to:
This nation was built on Christian priciples wether you like it or not.
And our forefathers want it to stay that way. It's the way it was intended to be!
Thefore, we need a leader who values life and values morals.
The reason for someone to not value life is because of a lack of morals.
A ton of people argue that an issue like abortion should not lead you to decide how to vote, but I say, of course it is! It's a human life, a future american! a child. I would never in a million years, for any reason under the sun, wish to have a leader who was not going to value that life.
Now I know, you're probablly all like "shut up! you know nothing you're only 15...blah blah blah..." Well, that's rediculous. As an american citizen I have the right to have an opinion, and you can take my word for it, I know a ton of about I'm talking about. Not to sound condesending, but probablly a lot more than some kids our age. I know that I can't vote, but I can't help but be passionate about it. It's my life that these men will be affecting!
I just pray to God, that we elect a leader who has value of life. And if the wrong person gets elected than let God's will be done. Our days are running short and I'm ready to go home.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
4 comments:
I really enjoy reading this blog Parker, you get me thinking.
But here's some food for thought. Never does Roe v. Wade say you have to have an abortion. If a person doesn't want to have one, that is their choice. It is their moral decision to have or not have an abortion the same as it is for a person who would choose to have one. However, if we overturn Roe v. Wade one set of morals on this issues is forced on everyone.
The way I see it, Roe v. Wade gives you the choice to do something whereas overturning this case would make you lose your ability to choose. I personally believe that the most important aspect of humanity is the ability to choose, the free will that God gave us.
I also fear the slippery slope that this leads down. If the government tells a woman what she can and can't do with her body in terms of abortion, what comes next? Will we be told who we can date or marry or associate with? Will we be prevented from making those choices?
For more thinking, I suggest you read 1984 by George Orwell and A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess.
I 100% respect your opinion and would never ask you to change that, Parker. I hope this doesn't come off like I am trying to change you. You believe whatever you want, this is just food for thought. :)
Holy wall of text.
Like Matt said, it's never the argument to be "pro-abortion" as Governor Palin so likes to refer to it as, but rather the choice for a woman to do with her body what she pleases. Traditionally Republicans and Conservatives are against big government and having them controlling all these aspects of our lives, and yet this is the complete opposite. It is suppressing people's rights. It's kind of a contradiction.
Another thing is that more importantly than this country being founded on "christian principles" it was founded on the fundamental right that every human being is born free. That being said, freedom of religion and freedom to develop your own values and morals are included in that. What I think the hardest part some people have realizing is that religion does not directly translate into morals. Sure, it may play a factor with some people, but believe me, there are plenty of un-moral religious folks and plenty of moral non-religious folks. It goes both ways though.
Once again, I'm not trying to change your beliefs, I'm just giving you some thoughts.
Love you.
PS - Copeland ruled so hard last night! :)
Thanks guys, I appreciate both of your opinions. I just have a few things to say:
First of all, to deal with the issue of "your right" to an abortion. I understand that everyone has the choice to do it or not, and in some ways having it be legal is ok because atleast it makes abortions safer and not back alley abortions or some other form like that, but the way I see it;It's a 100% moral issue, not a choice issue. {Matt} with regrads to Rove v. Wade, if that was over turned, it would not be complelty abolished, it would just be left up to indivdual states--Which in my opinion is how it should be--The governement would not be telling anyone wether or not they can have one, the people would choose. And even then, the governement has laws about a ton of things that are moral issues! Murder, Rape, Drunk driving--heck! even seatbelts! {Scott} I don't think that being a Pro-Life conservative is a contradiction. Like I said, it's not taking away the right to have one or not, it's just limiting to where you can get one. And I would love to hear some one try to argue that Murder should be legal because it's someone's choice...
And it's interesting you say "...it was founded on the fundamental right that every human being is born free." then how can you say that it's someone elses right to take away the life of an unborn child??
This is such a heavy issue that really hits home with me, because I was supposed to be aborted. The doctor told my mom that if she were to have me that she'd be on bed rest for 3-4 months and recommended an abortion--that being said, I am extremly greatful for my pro-life parents. haha
I respect both of you and I'm not trying to change you either, just giving you my honest opinion on it all. I lovez you both very much. :)
Well, the issue that quickly becomes apparent in any abortion argument is the issue of what you define as life. I define life at birth, thus an abortion does not take a life.
As for your argument about murder being a choice, for me that is an invalid argument largely for the reasons I have stated about. You see, I believe in natural rights: your rights to life, liberty, property, and happiness. Now as I define life, murder would take away one's right to life whereas an abortion would not. Therefore, murder should remain illegal.
As far as state vs. national government, I understand your point. But even if it was a state issue the public would likely not get a vote on it unless a proposal was made. But regardless, national or state, the people have ultimate control because we elect officials, directly or indirectly. That's the beauty of American government.
Now to Scott. Your point of contradiction is slightly misworded in my opinion. It agrees with conservative opinions but disagrees with Republican opinion, something that is quite different.
Post a Comment