Commercial Appeal Editorial

With the pending elections, my pop sent in an editorial to the local paper, the Commercial Appeal. It was posted today but they took out two or three lines - imagine that.

When it comes to politics, my dad tends to consider himself to be an independent. He would be a conservative independent. He doesn't always agree with the Republican party, and doesn't always agree with the Democratic party... so he chooses neither. He votes according to each circumstance and each man, rather than along party lines.

As a conservative however, and rather, first as a Christian, Dad finds it very difficult for a person to vote for Obama who is more than liberal. He is one of the most liberal Senators in Congress, according to some.

I thought his editorial was interesting, definitely considering the time and effort my dad puts into things before writing. He felt lead to write this one, and this is what he wrote (prior to the Commercial Appeal editing).



Editorial 10/21/08

I respect Gen. Colin Powell and would have elected him President. However, his backing of Barrack Obama is an error in judgement. I too desire a strong transformation in how our government is run. However, what goes with that is equally critical. Sen. Obama and Biden are ranked the #1 and #3 most liberal senators. What they will press to transform I simply cannot support. I prefer a leader moving us in the mostly right direction over a perceived transformational one moving us quickly in the wrong direction.

First, this country has flourished as a capitalistic system, and no doubt more must be done for the poor and disadvantaged. But, taking from the rich and giving to the poor isn't how this country will return to greatness. This "Me Generation" is breaking this country with its "what do I get out of it" mentality. News Flash: It isn't about Me, it is about God and We. Staying true to moral roots and helping one another is the key.

Second, Obama's stand on partial birth abortions and commitment to derail the definition of marriage as one man and one woman is also what you'll get. How any Christian can support those positions is beyond understanding. Killing a child moments from independence remains killing. For the other, in John 8:11 NIV where Jesus dealt with the prostitute, He said "Then neither do I condemn you...Go now and leave your life of sin." Not, "Go now and do what you desire" ! To rewrite scripture to your liking is not being a disciple, it is trying to be God Himself.


May God take compassion on us and not give us what many are asking for in this election. The transformation will much greater than you expect.

Lloyd Wilson
Collierville, TN