A Political Note

My wife voted for a national election for the first time in the United States the other week after becoming a citizen nearly two years ago.

While we may not see eye to eye on all political issues, I'm proud she votes. Unlike some die hard Democrats or Republicans who would prefer the opposing party member have a flat tire and not be involved in an election, I encourage the marketplace of ideas and every citizens' right to vote.

Furthermore, each party has Biblical based platforms in moderation. That said, the fringes of each party's platform likewise conflicts with Biblical beliefs.

For example, Democrats often focus on social benefits for those less fortunate. That's Biblical. There are many scriptures that call people to take care of widows, orphans and the poor. That said, there's not a single scripture advocating laziness. So public policies that take care of the poor are good, but policies that encourage people to solely depend om the government aren't.

Republicans on the other hand encourage citizens to earn for themselves and be self-sufficient. That's Biblical also. The Bible teaches to store up for emergencies and discourages borrowing money. That said, Republicans are far from perfect. Capitalism left to its own devices can justify almost anything to generate more profit.

If you doubt, just consider the events of the past few years. Democrats acted as though home ownership was an entitlement instead of a privilege. They approved legislation making it easier for people previously unqualified able to purchase a house. Meanwhile, corporations were left unsupervised and raked in the cash on the unwitting buyers.