I realize that we are a long way, far distant, from the heavy campaigning that is going on, but it does seem to me that B.O. ( I love that contraction) promises everything to everyone. If so, it would remove all incentive for people to work hard and progress. The capitalist urge to get ahead does provide incentive to work and strive for improvement. If everyone is guaranteed every thing they want, there would be no incentive. That is why I feel the Democrats in their very liberal views are not the best for our nation. I do hope that John McCain will not get into a mud slinging campaign, but will stick to value centered, work centered, and progressive ideas. I firmly believe that if he carries on a forward looking, open and honest campaign he has a chance to win.
As missionaries we don't get all the news, but just the headlines. You back home will be bombarded with all the trash talk and ugliness of a political campign. Try to see though the smoke and mirrors and look for the truth. If it is in agreement with the real teachings of our Savior, and the Gospel of Jesus Christ, it will win in the end.
Love, Dad
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I must completely agree. It's similar to giving fish to the hungry, but wouldn't it better to let them learn how to fish?
The one very big weakness of democracy is when the people begin voting themselves redistribution of wealth from the rich by electing people who will tax the rich. The top 5% income earners already pay 60% of the taxes. We appear to be slouching toward socialism (which is quasi communism).
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