MUST WE LEAVE OUR PRINCIPLES AT THE DOOR?

February 7 2008 Rob Keith - TMAC

Because we all hold uniquely different views politically, it is not comfortable while wearing my "Pastor" cap to write about political issues.  Now, wearing my "Texas Moral Action Committeeman" cap, and with a Presidential Primary election in our state only a few days away, it weighs on me to urge our people to get to the polls by whatever means possible.  

     It has been all over the news publications and air waves that the matter has been virtually decided.  A Republican candidate has been tentatively declared by the media.  He has only one opponent left at the time this article is being drafted, and that one is trailing badly in delegate count. 

The leading candidate is the most Moderate (venture to say most Liberal) of all who ran.  It seems those who will vote in that Primary are being pressed to leave conservative principles at the door and align behind him or remain quiet in their opposition.  Doing so will only endorse his political position and solidify his will to follow that course. 

Please vote your convictions even if in opposition.  Your vote will not be wasted; each one has great power to make the will of the people heard.

There appears to be two strong Democratic candidates in the running, and Texans may well be the voice that decides which will be chosen to run as the Presidential Candidate.  Sadly, there are no Moderate, or Conservative Democrats left in the running.  Both are the most Liberal candidates of those who ran, never the less your one vote has a loud voice in determining the platform of your party.  Please do not let any emotional motive of race or gender determine your choice, but vote your convictions.

Finally, Scripture does not give clear guidance in choosing one candidate over another except possibly in character and morals.  Scripture does strongly urge God's children to become involved in the process, and The Word commands that prayer be made for those who would lead and made without ceasing for the one finally chosen.  Our committee is glad to get into the hands of those who desire voter guides to help you with your task. The Guides that we can give you access to are based on family and Christian values.

My prayers are with you and my trust in you, Rob Keith, Assistant Chairman -Texas Moral Action Committee