7-29-2024
The Lessor of Two Evils Argument
I find it hard to believe that there are still voters who are undecided on who to vote for. How hard is it to vote for the candidate who best articulates your core values?
So maybe a better question is what are your core values? What are your make or break beliefs?
What is your line in the sand?
It’s easy to make a case for the economy, abortion, immigration, national security or any number of other ideals where politicians promise to do things either for you or to you, but you have to know the difference.
What is Kamala Harris and the Democratic Party platform’s core promises?
What is Donald Trump and the Republican Party platform’s core promises?
Do either line up with what you strongly believe?
The United States of America is a Constitutional-Republic by design and fights to spread freedom and combat aggression of the oppressed wherever and whenever required. Democracy is an ideal that can be manipulated to cause the enslavement of an otherwise free people. Our nation is not a Democracy, nor is it a constitutional-democracy as some claim. It is the duty of government to ensure the safety and security of our citizens at home and abroad – nobody left behind. There should never be American death by foreign operatives or American hostages taken.
Does “right” to abortion make sense? Do the constitution, the bill of rights, Life Liberty and the pursuit of happiness mean anything to you? Is it not the God given right of all creation to live.
A most important freedom is that of religion. “The right to worship God shall not be infringed upon” is a basic concept of the Constitution, as is the right to bear arms.
The parental right to raise our children shall never be waved to a village, city or government.
What constitutes a good economy? Is it higher taxes? Is it making quality and affordable products, goods and services for use in our country and/or for export to other countries? How is Medicare for all going to work? Who is going to pay for it? Don’t say the government, because it is ultimately tax payers who foot the bill. What about the safety and security of our states, cities and neighborhoods? Properly trained, equipped and supported law enforcement officers?
How does open border immigration make any sense? The United States is comprised of immigrants from all over the world, but bypassing current immigration laws, rules and admittance standards makes no common sense. Immigrants who come here for a better life must be willing to work hard and contribute toward making things better everywhere they go. Criminal elements, cartels, gang members, domestic terrorists or “sleeper” cells must never be allowed to gain a foothold in our society.
Does gun control restricting the ability of law abiding citizens to defense themselves, their families or others in the public square make any sense? How about enforcing laws that penalize using weapons in the commission of crimes?
When is national security NOT a primary concern? Peace through strength, competent military leadership, a trained and equipped military with the necessary tools of war to deter and/or to combat aggression?
If you are not sure of what political candidates stand for or what their core values are try reading about their political track record using multiple sources and then vote according to your conscience.
A politician who promises “free stuff” to obtain another person’s vote or threatens to take away another person’s basic civil rights because of that person’s political beliefs should also be avoided at all cost.
A politician is a politician and will always be a politician when there is power over people or money to be made. – RTM
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