I'm a republican and proud of it. I can see a battle on the horizon within our party. In 2014 there will be a measure on the ballot to legalize gay marriage. There are many people in Oregon who support and others who oppose. Many in my county party support "traditional marriage". The Oregon Republican Party is having a platform convention in August & my county was electing bonus delegates.
This is the text of a speech that I would have given if I had to run for a delegate seat:
I recognize asking everyone to agree on every issue is foolish but I
would hope that the politics of division would not be used against those
we do not agree with. I'm not asking or demanding that you share my
values but to realize that we are a political party and not a cult.
I understand and accept that not everyone will agree on every issue but I
find it troubling when the default position is one of hate and
division. That is not a winning position. I do not believe that you must
accept something that you disagree with but when someone demands that I
adhere to their value system. What is the difference?
Once again the Bible express how I feel perfectly:
Ecclesiastes 7:16-18 New International Version (NIV)
16 Do not be overrighteous, neither be overwise why destroy yourself?
17 Do not be overwicked, and do not be a fool why die before your time?
18 It is good to grasp the one and not let go of the other. Whoever fears God will avoid all extremes
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