It’s admittedly an incredibly odd move for a President who says he wants to cut the size and scope of government to create an entire brand spanking new federal department. It does seem antithetical to his stated mission. I don’t have a philosophical problem with federal oversight of the free exercise of religion in our republic, so long as others’ rights are not breached by that free exercise (e.g. Islamic sympathizers marching on college campuses hollering death to Jews).
I agree that President Trump’s new Department o’ Faith must not shove Christianity down the throat of Americans, lest they violate the First Amendment rights of citizens who ascribe to other religions. I think it’s as bad an idea for a politician to go there as it is to take on abortion.
The problem with the abortion debate is this:
Rational people can reasonably agree that there is an enormous chasm of difference between so-called post-coital contraception and so-called partial birth abortion.
The problem?
The zealots on BOTH sides of that argument will swear there is no difference between those two things, which is irrational.
I agree with you 100% that the U.S. government must not establish religion. Doesn’t matter that we are a nation founded by Christians and populated heavily by Christians. People not bothering others have every right to exercise their religious views.
Some jackass who’s overstayed his visa marching around campuses hollering death to Jews? Deport his ass in a skinny minute.
You’ve demonstrated quite well the concept of what our republic is all about. Respect for the rights and values of every citizen not violating the rights of other citizens is paramount. Running roughshod over those with minority opinions or values is just not ok.
However, power-thirsty libs have an unusual proclivity for calling the U.S.A. “our democracy.” It’s a phrase thrown around way too recklessly. So much that I even read a quote recently from Kash Patel when he called the U.S. “our democracy.”
Democracy is two wolves and a chicken voting on what is for supper.
We are a republic.
It’s a tad upsetting to discover that our government is funding transgender comic books and operas abroad. Shame on whatever turd authorized those things because they are absolutely ridiculous disbursements for a country 40 trillion in debt. Should you disagree, please block me now. I will not be offended I’ll just try to change hearts and minds willing to be changed. I promise, my heart and mind are willing to be changed. You should know where my heart and mind are. I’m a libertarian at heart. I long ago parted company with the GOP on issues like gay marriage. I would’ve voted for it 20 years ago. Had they put it on the ballot in my state. I disagree with the Oberkfell decision because marriage is and has always been a privilege granted by the individual states (admittedly broadly). Much like driving an automobile.
At least in this post, you seem like a good and reasonable dude.. I’m trying to make in-roads and start conversations here. I promise thatI’m not trying to piss you off. Pissing contests get us nowhere. Apologies ahead of time if you feel I’ve done that.
Please realize that most conservatives feel that they have been run over roughshod by Liberal horseshit, and are absolutely sick of it. Please realize that most conservatives blame that liberal horseshit for the financial mess we are in now. I am completely willing to concede that Republicans have been complicit in that, probably mostly because they are scared of being “canceled“ by liberals and getting unelected. An article 5 convention is probably the only way we will be able to put term limits on the jackasses, from both major parties, spending my children, and yours into an inability to realize the American dream.
Please don’t call our republic “our democracy.”
As you have clearly demonstrated, given your skepticism over the department o’ faith, you respect the rights and beliefs of people that don’t think and believe like you do. Please continue living that. It is the foundation for our republic and the entire reason for the electoral college. I’ll expect to see you shouting down anyone calling for it extinction. Thank you for your time, sir.
