Politician Questions

A. Unabashed Pacifist:

Keep your eyes on the prize: Peace

B. Unabashed Christian:

Holy One,

My beliefs feel well settled.
My spirit enjoys the surprises you bring.
My soul rests secure with you.
I abide in your peace.
Amen

C. Un-quoting Jesus:

“Why can’t we all just get along?”

[Not what He said to scribes, Pharisees, Sadducees, or lawyers.]

D. Blog: Politicians

I know it’s too easy to criticize politicians on too many fronts. However, reading accounts of actions by the Nevada senator, the South Carolina governor, a former presidential candidate from South Carolina (and too many other national politicians), lead me to ask:

- What happened to their personal moral compass?
- What leads them to think it’s okay as long if they don’t get caught?
- What kind of citizenry does not demand that they be removed from office when they go so far as to misuse their authority in an attempt to keep their illicit affairs from the public?
- Have we come to accept such things as part of what happens with those we put into power?
- What sort of arrogance lies in them to think they can preach to the public about morality, righteousness, or family values?
- How does a nation project an image of democratic and noble ideals when these are the people we elect to office?
- How do we avoid cynicism about all of politics when these are the politicians and the deeds that get so much media attention?
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