Another perspective on Dobson

I don't think Dr. Dobson should have made his statement. It appears to be calculated in a way to draw much attention to the Dr. and possibly his organization. It seems to be a very attention drawing mechanism for people like Rush Limbaugh or Shaun Hannity but that is part of their entertainment and personal views. So maybe the same would work for Dr. Dobson's organization. It seems that getting on the "I will not vote or participate bandwagon" is becoming too much of an "in" thing to do. It is not his place to possibly influence others that may be riding the fence.

David

Raymond MS

Suspicious of McCain

Hey Matt,

I agree with Dr. Dobson about Senator McCain. While, as a retired military member and American, I respect and honor his military service, I still do not trust him to be my President, and so, I could not vote for him. Just the fact that the left-leaning godless media likes him so much makes me very suspicious of him. His remark that Senator Cochran is not a respected member of the Senate (in reply to Sen. Cochran's concern about Sen. McCain) gives me an insight into a negative aspect of John McCain's character.

Here are some individuals who influence my thinking concerning my duty to vote:

"Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, and you may cherish the sweetest relection that your vote is never lost." ---John Quincy Adams

"Let each citizen remember at the moment he is offering his vote that he is not making a present or a compliment to please an individual...but that he is executing one of the most solemn trusts in human society for which he is accountable to God and his country." ---Samuel Adams

(And also not making a present or a compliment to please a political party.)

"Providence has given to our people the choice of their rulers, and it is the duty, as well as the privilege and interest, of a Christian nation to select and prefer Christians for their rulers." ---John Jay

(While I recognize we are no longer a Christian nation, it is certain that we will not have true Christian rulers if we do not select and prefer them. I see none in this race so far, unless a third party will give us a clear choice.)

"Society's demands for moral authority and character increase as the importance of the position increases." --John Adams

(Who among the current candidates possesses these?)

"He therefore is the truest friend to the liberty of his country who tries most to promote its virtue, and who, so far as his power and influence extend, will not suffer a man to be chosen into any office of power and trust who is not a wise and virtuous man." ---Samuel Adams

(Or these?)

If I cannot with integrity vote for a candidate, I may with sadness have to submit a blank ballot. But I will vote.

Thank you for hearing me out.

Gary