RE: [TruthTalk] Who to Vote for, and WHY?

[Slade Henson]

Well, according to the CP information, so do they. And, according to the numbers I found, there seems to be a bit more than a handful of registered CP voters. Their stand on Abortion is as follows:   Sanctity of Life The pre-born child, whose life begins at fertilization, is a human being created in God's image. The first duty of the law is to prevent the shedding of innocent blood. It is, therefore, the duty of all civil governments to secure and to safeguard the lives of the pre-born. To that end, the Constitution of the United States was ordained and established for "ourselves and our posterity." Under no circumstances may the federal government fund or otherwise support any state or local government or any organization or entity, foreign or domestic, which advocates, encourages or participates in the practice of abortion. We also oppose the distribution and use of all abortifacients. We affirm the God-given legal personhood of all unborn human beings, without exception. As to matters of rape and incest, it is unconscionable to take the life of an innocent child for the crimes of his father. No government may legalize the taking of the unalienable right to life without justification, including the life of the pre-born; abortion may not be declared lawful by any institution of state or local government - legislative, judicial, or executive. The right to life should not be made dependent upon a vote of a majority of any legislative body. In addition, Article IV of the Constitution guarantees to each state a republican form of government. Therefore, although a Supreme Court opinion is binding on the parties to the controversy as to the particulars of the case, it is not a political rule for the nation. Roe v. Wade is an illegitimate usurpation of authority, contrary to the law of the nation's Charter and Constitution. It must be resisted by all civil government officials, federal, state, and local, and by all branches of the government - legislative, executive, and judicial. We affirm both the authority and duty of Congress to limit the appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in all cases of abortion in accordance with the U.S. Constitution, Article III, Section 2. In office, we shall only appoint to the federal judiciary, and to other positions of federal authority, qualified individuals who publicly acknowledge and commit themselves to the legal personhood of the pre-born child. In addition, we will do all that is within our power to encourage federal, state, and local government officials to protect the sanctity of the life of the pre-born through legislation, executive action, and judicial enforcement of the law of the land. Further, we condemn the misuse of federal laws against pro-life demonstrators, and strongly urge the repeal of the FACE Acts as an unconstitutional expansion of federal power into areas reserved to the states or people by the Tenth Amendment. In addition, we oppose the funding and legalization of bio-research involving human embryonic or pre-embryonic cells. Finally, we also oppose all government "legalization" of euthanasia, infanticide and suicide.   Their campaign platform can be found here:   http://www.constitutionparty.com/party_platform.php   I'm still pondering...   --Kay   -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of ShieldsFamily Sent: Wednesday, 22 September, 2004 14.34 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [TruthTalk] Who to Vote for, and WHY? Never heard of it.  So I guess you’ll be one in a handful.  Another wasted vote, when you could vote for someone who fights against abortion and many other evils.  Just my opinion, Izzy   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Slade Henson Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2004 12:18 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [TruthTalk] Who to Vote for, and WHY?   No, actually, I'm just wondering what others' thoughts were. I'm not in to politics. I understand the concept of throwing away a vote by not voting either Democrat or Republican, however, if enough people vote a different party, then it wouldn't be throwing it away. Seems to me from what I've read that the Constitutional Party has many of the same beliefs I have, as well as many other Believers. My mind is not definitely made up, but I am seriously considering voting for that party.   Kay -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of ShieldsFamily Sent: Wednesday, 22 September, 2004 13.07 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [TruthTalk] Who to Vote for, and WHY? Why not just stay home, rather than go to the polls to throw away your vote? Or were you thinking of writing in Smithson? Izzy   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Slade Henson Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2004 10:58 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [TruthTalk] Who to Vote for, and WHY?     I'm just wondering if anyone has ever thought of not voting the "normal" Republican or Democrat way...and voting for another party completely. Any thoughts?   Kay