ac guy Report post Posted June 26, 2008 This comes from a commentary on cnn's website from Glenn Beck. I must admit, I agree with it. The entire article can be found here: http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/06/25/bec...ves/index.html And the passage about What a Conservative Believes in is: A conservative believes that our inalienable rights do not include housing, healthcare or Hummers. A conservative believes that our inalienable rights DO include the pursuit of happiness. That means it is guaranteed to no one. A conservative believes that those who pursue happiness and find it have a right to not be penalized for that success. A conservative believes that there are no protections against the hardship and heartache of failure. We believe that the right to fail is just as important as the chance to succeed and that those who do fail learn essential lessons that will help them the next time around. A conservative believes in personal responsibility and accepts the consequences for his or her words and actions. A conservative believes that real compassion can't be found in any government program. A conservative believes that each of us has a duty to take care of our neighbors. It was private individuals, companies and congregations that sent water, blankets and supplies to New Orleans far before the government ever set foot there. A conservative believes that family is the cornerstone of our society and that people have a right to manage their family any way they see fit, so long as it's not criminal. We are far more attuned to our family's needs than some faceless, soulless government program. A conservative believes that people have a right to worship the God of their understanding. We also believe that people do not have the right to jam their version of God (or no God) down anybody else's throat. A conservative believes that people go to the movies to be entertained and to church to be preached to, not the other way around. A conservative believes that debt creates unhealthy relationships. Everyone, from the government on down, should live within their means and strive for financial independence. A conservative believes that a child's education is the responsibility of the parents, not the government. A conservative believes that every human being has a right to life, from conception to death. A conservative believes in the smallest government you can get without anarchy. We know our history: The larger a government gets, the harder it will fall. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GRONG Report post Posted June 27, 2008 I just had to cut-n-paste that in an email and send it to just about 95% of my entire address book. That was just freakin AWESOME!! Thanks for posting that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KGAINES Report post Posted June 27, 2008 Very good post ac guy I got this in an email, far cry from New Orleans. Have you seen the pictures from Iowa of the people looting the liquor stores, carrying away televisions from retail stores, sitting on the roof begging for someone to take care of them, collected in the baseball stadium complaining about the food and shelter being provided? Neither have I. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
