Christian Coalition: We love Palin and the GOP’s most pro-life platform yet
The Christian Coalition has issued a statement praising Palin:
Christian Coalition of America commends Senator John McCain for his selection of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, a pro-life conservative mother of 5 children including a Downs Syndrome baby born during April. Liberal and pro-life columnist Nat Hentoff said about Governor Palin in his column on May 26th: "I offer my unsolicited suggestion for (McCain's) vice president: the first woman – and youngest – governor of Alaska, Sarah Palin, who is an unstereotypical and effective Republican."Governor Palin said about her husband's and her feelings about their newest child: "We've both been very vocal about being pro-life. We understand that every innocent life has wonderful potential." She served notice to her Alaskan constituents after the birth of Trig Paxson Van Palin that being the mother of a child of special needs would not hinder her professional commitments: "It's a sign of the times to be able to do this. There is no reason to believe a woman can't do it with a growing family. My baby will not be at all or in any sense neglected." And she added, "I will not shirk my duties."
Roberta Combs, President of the Christian Coalition of America said: "Governor Sarah Palin is a bold choice for Vice President who is a courageous advocate for unborn children. In addition, she is a conservative who is a reformer not afraid to shake up the establishment. I congratulate Senator McCain for his outstanding selection for his vice presidential running mate."
In a separate statement, the Christian Coalition proudly declared that this year's proposed GOP platform contains "the strongest pro-life language ever in the history of the party."
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You might want to look at her interview by CNBC. You will be surprised at how impressive her credentials are in terms of well she manages Alaska...she thinks like a businesswoman and a very innovative CEO which we severely lack in Washington.
So much for FAMILY VALUES. She might value giving BIRTH but she cannot value her children’s lives by choosing to sacrifice them to pursue these ambitious career goals. You cannot be a good mother if you are not there. You cannot subcontract mothering. Hire a nanny to care for your children when you go to work and then, what, hire a prostitute to service your husband when you are too tired when you get home? Why have all these kids and then basically abandon them to become governor or vice president? They are only young for a little while. It is complete arrogance to think you are a good mother if you are not there for your children every day. The message of feminism and equal rights for women is that we can CHOOSE. To CHOOSE means you get to pick, not that you get EVERYTHING. No one does everything and does it all well. Something is sacrificed, and sadly, it is usually the innocent children.
Not only all that, but Ms Palin has had virtually no contact with Jewish people in America. In fact, most Alaskans still use the term “to jew someone down” as part of their every day vocabulary when speaking about bargaining at the store....so I guess Ms Palin has a huge storehouse of inherited antiSemitic fixations based not on hatred but on ignornace. Ask her what she thinks of Jewish people someone? I am sure he only knows about 7
She hunts and shoots. She camps with grizzlies and guts out caribou. Surely the spineless weasels in Washington will be no problem for Palin.
Just because Palin does not know any Jewish people does not mean you can assume she does not any respect for them. Seems to me that she has respect for the sanctity of life regardless of who it is:race, religion, or otherwise. At least she is able to make wise thoughtful decisions. She has a good head on her shoulders and does not take any guff. She lives what she believes and does not care what others think, but rather what is right.
Great article on Palin at http://www.nationalpost.com/opinion/columnists/story.html?id=756799.
I’m confused about the comments on the Jewish people… Doesn’t she wear a “star of David” neckace? I saw it in all the pictures. I thought she was Jewish herself.
For me, this is the bottom line:
Because of his advanced age, there is a very real chance that McCain could be stricken by a disabling medical condition or, God forbid, even die in office.
Who would then be commander in chief and in charge of national security? A totally unknown and untested political rookie, a young woman who was selected by the president, not by anyone’s vote.
It’s utter insanity. And as dangerous as it gets.
Pastor, I’m shocked at your comments and where you place the sanctity of life as a priority as the most powerful influence in the world. What could be more important that preventing the killing of millions of innocent lives. What would Jesus have us be more focused on - the economy and the Middle East or the war on human life in the womb? Love the Lord your God and love your neighbor (the innocent who God gave the opportunity to enter this fallen world but man’s law who took it away). By the way, we are on the same page regarding feeding the hungry and housing the poor as a high priority. I haven’t heard anyone say this is not critically important. Have you?
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Allen Bean
08/30/08 12:16 AM
Not only all that, but Ms Palin has had virtually no contact with Jewish people in America. In fact, most Alaskans still use the term “to jew someone down” as part of their every day vocabulary when speaking about bargaining at the store....so I guess Ms Palin has a huge storehouse of inherited antiSemitic fixations based not on hatred but on ignornace. Ask her what she thinks of Jewish people someone? I am sure he only knows about 3.
Posted by: allen bean | August 30, 2008 1:11 AM