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Blog submitted by hugetim on Fri 1 Oct 2004 - 14:51 h
In the spirit of respectful dialogue, we continue our issue-by-issue debate between the two major candidates for president. This is not a discussion of who to vote for, on the balance of issues, but a discussion of who is better on this one issue. Certain hot-button issues often drown out all others, often for good reason, but the issues that get left out are important in their own right.
So, what do you think of Bush's and Kerry's records on peace? What of their various proposals for the future that will lead the world either toward wider peace or toward increasing violence and war? How do they square with Catholic teaching in their words, actions, and emphasis? (Check out Voting Catholics' comparison of Bush and Kerry with the U.S. Bishops on the Arms Trade and other peace issues.)
With reference to my prior plans, off-topic comments and attacks will not be tolerated in this thread. They will be deleted.
Please contribute what you know and help us all learn together.
"To announce that there should be no criticism of the president, or that we are to stand by the president, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American people."