Obama's views give Americans no hope
It's time to examine Barack Obama's views on the moral and religious issues of the day.
If the mainstream press did this, Obama's popularity would drop like a rock. His record is extreme and chilling:
On the issue of life, six years ago, Obama was the only Illinois state senator to speak out against the Born Alive Infant Protection Act, which prevents infanticide. (A child would be protected after a failed abortion.) Meanwhile, an identical bill soon passed the U.S. Senate 98 to 0.
It gets worse: In July, Barack and Michelle pledged to repeal the federal Defense of Marriage Act. DOMA was passed overwhelmingly by Congress and signed by Bill Clinton. It merely defines marriage as a union between one man and one woman.
Furthermore, Illinois (and 48 other states) do not have to recognize same-sex marriage, established by four judges in Massachusetts or California. (Obama even said he opposes letting the people of California decide this issue in their November ballot initiative.)
What about protecting the children? In 2001, Obama voted "present" on a bill SB609 prohibiting strip clubs, porn shops and other adult establishments from locating within 1,000 feet of schools, churches and day care centers. (He took a pass.)
And equally weak on gang crime, Obama abstained from voting on a state bill requiring adult prosecution for students firing a gun on or near school grounds.
Forget the children. In the summer of 2007, during the immigration debate, Obama voted against a measure to deny legal status (citizenship) to immigrants convicted of crimes against children, aggravated felonies and other serious crimes.
Under Obama's weak leadership, I see no "hope" for elevating America. Rather, I see a founding "ship of state" without a moral rudder.
Eleanor Hesse
Buffalo Grove