I can not pick up a paper without hearing the separation of church and state being brought up to try and shame social conservatives who want to cast votes based on beliefs learned in the church. The idea that "voting on what you believe" is infringing on someone else's right to live is completely wrong, it is what we are called to do. It is the judicial systems job to do the best they can to interpret our laws. Our job is to vote someone into office that will best serve us as a country, reflect our beliefs and live in a way to honor each one everyday. An example of this is when someone tells you that voting for someone who favors a ban on abortion is wrong since it is infringing on the right of a woman to choose and pushing your biblical beliefs on them. This is exactly what is protected in the Separation, not denied; the right for you to send your opinion and voice by voting for someone who mirrors what you want to say. The Separation was not meant to keep beliefs out like some want you to think, but include them no matter if you like them or you don't.
I want to also introduce my top political consultant and Chief of Staff, Eric Neutzling. Eric is a long time friend whose controlled demeanor and quick wit are like a fresh breath of cool air. His background includes a psychology degree from Calvin College, law enforcement, and counseling special ed kids. On top of being an expert chef and musician, he is also adept on the baseball diamond with a bat in his hands. We are excited and proud to welcome him.
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I would like to see Michigan take the lead on renewable energies. European countries like Germany have commited to having 1/3 of their power come from solar energy by the year 2020. Their government buys solar power from individuals who have solar panels set up on their roofs and in their fields. Government pays a set rate, guaranteed for the next twenty years, of .50 per kilowat hour. They then resell that energy at .20 per kilowat hour, so everybody wins.
interesting... an unintended, genius aspect of democracy is that the state of the government will represent the state of the people. We needn't impose any particular religion on our government. Whether or not our government is morally stable will reflect the moral stability of us, the people. So how are we doing? www.booksbypatrick.com
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