I haven't had time in the past couple of weeks to discuss the upcoming election like I would have liked to.
One of my New Years resolutions I made this year was to become more politically aware, informed and involved. I wasn't able to quite stick to my other resolutions ( lose weight, keep my house spotless, work on my scrapbook, etc)... but I am happy I've tried to become more politically aware this year.
With the election tomorrow I feel there is only one choice for our country... and while John McCain is not my first choice for President I feel like he is a much better option than the alternative... I cannot and will not support the other candidate. I think he is wrong on so many levels for this Country. I know there are people who read my blog who will not agree... and that's fine.. but please remember that this is my blog... my haven to voice my opinion... so feel free to disagree with me but please do so in a respectful manner.
And while I could go on and on about the right and wrongs of the candidates I won't... we've all heard it for a year now... we all have our personal beliefs and at this point in the game we hopefully know who we will each be voting for and there's no point beating a dead horse.
My good friend Steve sent out an email yesterday to friends and family encouraging them to vote. I appreciated Steve's email on many levels... he was able to say everything that I felt but didn't have the right words to express myself. I appreciate Steve for what he represents and for having the courage to share these things with others especially in a time when its not the popular thing to stand for.
So I asked Steve if I could share his email here.. and to Steve's email I say a big AMEN.
Steve's Email:
Friends and Family,
I have been thinking a lot during this election. Honestly I am fatigued with hearing the slanted liberal media cover only the issues that would propel their own agenda. I have some very strong conservative views which may differ from some of your views.
I am not writing this email to persuade any of you to align yourselves with all of my political opinions, but I feel for my conscience sake that I must write this email. It is us, the American people who will decide the fate of the next 4 years, not the media or the polls. My primary purpose is to encourage all of you to take the time out of your day to vote. I hope that when you do vote that you consider all the issues. Vote only after meditation and prayer. Remember the greatness of this country and God's miraculous hand in its origination.
I feel very strongly that God inspired the Founding Fathers in every meeting and every written word penned during the creation of the Constitution. I believe that although the birth of this nation was over two hundred years ago the basic rights, liberties, delineation of balance of powers, capitalist economy, strong militia, and small government involvement in individual lives' is still relevant today and does not need a 'fundamental change.' It infuriates me to hear Obama imply that there are many problems with the Constitution and that it needs to be overhauled.
We are the United States of America, we should not strive to take on the ideals and appearance of Europe. Granted there are serous issues with our economy, education, health care and many other things that need improvement but these changes should be done incrementally without the sacrifice of our rights.
The idea of a free market economy should not be bludgeoned to death by a 'redistribution of wealth.' The answer is not socialism! We only need reflect and turn back history's pages to see where the doctrines of Carl Marx got the world.
As you all know I come from a very religious Christian background. I believe strongly in the sanctity of marriage betweena man and a woman, in the defense of our freedom and country, in the protection of the unborn child, in honesty and morally correct living. The strength of our country and therefore the strength of our future lies in the family. All things that I have objectively seen and heard about Sen. Obama threatens these standards. Please consider what you have heard about his plans. If you are considering voting for Obama consider his chilling ties and relationship to radicals and terrorists. Remember how he voted for and was ok with killing babies that were born due to failed abortions. Understand that he desires to choke off your right to own and bear arms for the protection of your family and property. If you are thinking about writing in someone on the ballot or voting along non-partisan lines, please understand this: the country needs your vote and is depending on you!
Don't throw your vote away just to make a statement, make your vote count. I really do believe that we need to vote for who will do the least amount of damage to our country. McCain is not who I would have chosen to be President but I feel he is our best option. Please make every effort over the next 2 days to get out and vote. Be prayerful. Let God guide your decision.
Sincerely,
Steve A. Bentley
I'm so thankful to be an American!
. We thank Heavenly Father for him every day and are so grateful to be his parents. 