Quote:I can agree with this for the most part.  However, when it comes to social issues, I think that most of the conservative leaning parties as well as the liberal leaning parties go a bit too far.

 

Moral and/or religious issues really have no place in politics or government for the most part.  As an example, I personally am against abortion, but I don't think that it should be illegal.  The Ten Commandments displayed in a courthouse don't offend me, and I rather believe that those principles should be a part of the court's decisions.  A Christmas manger scene displayed on public property hurts nobody and should be allowed.  It's not in any way "offensive".

 

I know where you are coming from and I respect your opinion,  even if we disagree to some extent.

 

For me,  the Social issues are a key part of the decision process in terms of which candidates I'll support.   They rank in the top 5 of the issues I consider important.  I look at these type of issues as a central part of a society.   Without protecting life and the definition of what marriage is,   a breakdown of society is inevitable from my point of view.     I talked as much about the Marriage issue as the COC would allow in the David Tyree thread. .    It's not worth getting into again.   As for Life vs. Abortions,   the only time I think an abortion should be allowed is when the mother's life is in danger.   This would include many,  if not most,  or even the vast majority of rape cases.   

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