Posted by
Conservative Wordsmith on Thursday, September 20, 2007 1:40:58 PM
Conservative Wordsmith Susan Baldwin writes: I am not comfortable with Anti-Mormon rhetoric. I think it is because I have written several posts about Mitt Romney, and Mormons, in a positive light. In order to write these posts, I had to do some serious research, and pondering, to find out how I really feel about Mormons, or, as they prefer to be called, Latter-day Saints. Consequently, I find that I am now more accepting of the Mormon faith than I used to be. Tolerance is an interesting ideal which, when practiced, can actually become real.
Mormons have made, and continue to make, good contributions to American society. According to LDS Family Services, their charitable works date back to 1830, and include helping poor people, working with unwed mothers, foster care, and a special focus on foster care for Native American children, raising them and educating them in their own homes.
The following brief summary is from Governor Romneys
Policy Briefing: Protecting Our Children.
Protecting Our Children From Sexual Predators:
Governor Romney Will Propose A "One-Strike, You're Ours" Law For Those Convicted Of Preying On Children Using The Internet.
The Growing Threat Of Crimes Committed Against Children Via The Internet Is A Disturbing Trend.
By Enacting Tougher Laws, The Federal Government Will Be Following The Lead Of States Across The Country.
Protecting Our Children By Enforcing Our Obscenity Laws:
Governor Romney Will Enforce Our Nation's Obscenity Laws
Protecting Our Children From Excessive Violence And Sexually Explicit Material In Video Games:
Governor Romney Will Punish And Fine Retailers For Selling Excessively Violent And Sexually Explicit Video Games To Minors.
Read Governor Romney's Full Plan To Protect Our Children.
Watch Governor Romney Discuss The Need To Guard Our Children While They Use Their Computers.
I think Mitt Romney is a good example of a person who was raised with the best of Mormon principles. These have obviously influenced him to become a person of incredible morality and a deep sense of what is wrong and right.
Also, for those evangelicals that are still having a problem with the fact that Mitt Romney is a Mormon, check out this website: http://www.evangelicalsformitt.org/. Here you may read many interesting articles by Evangelical Christians regarding why they want Mitt to become the next President of the United States of America.
Related Link
http://www.mittromney.com/
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Why America Is Unique - Part 3
Why America Is Unique - Part 4
*The original date of this revised post was
July 31, 2007.
Conservative Wordsmith Susan Baldwin, author of the Conservative Wordsmith Weblog, appreciates your thoughts and comments.