For a strong conservative like myself there were certainly many victories last night. Then why, might you ask, am I overcome by sorrow this morning? After all - 'my team' won, right?
I could be saddened by the failure of Colorado amendments 60, 61, and prop 101. It does concern me to some extent that even amidst the backlash against a big-spending congress the citizenry is unwilling to limit or withdraw the excessive economic power it has granted to its government. However, in the end the worst the failure of these ballot measures will do is perpetuate the current state of recession. Thankfully in America even the poor usually don't starve to death.
I could be saddened by the retention of corrupt Colorado supreme court judges - judges which disregard the state constitution to impose unwanted taxes upon the people. However, the above-average number of "No" votes on retention has sent a clear message. Moreover, I strongly believe that people can change - and even if they continue to show little respect for the law there will be another retention vote someday.
I could be saddened by the faltering red wave that started out strong with Rand Paul's quick victory in Kentucky but seemed to fizzle as the night wore on as demonstrated by Reid's victory of Angle in Nevada and the still undecided Colorado senate race. Again however, a strong message against big-government spending was sent and the gains on the conservative side were large - no reason to be glum...
I could be saddened by the driving factors fueling last night's conservative win: namely rage against the disruption to the status quo. Conservative America seems to be real bothered by any reduction to their standard of living - and now that a message has been sent and a few goons removed from office many will return to their normal lives, content to have slapped down those who 'intruded' on their prosperity. This is nothing less than an attitude spawned from pure selfishness. However, again, I take comfort in the fact that many conservatives saw beyond the direct threat to their own status quo and instead voted out of a concern for others and the overall health of the nation.
No - none of the above troubles me much. What truly saddens me more than any other issue in this election is the failure of the citizens of Colorado to protect unborn children via amendment 62. All the other ballot initiatives in this election were matters of opinion. While I disagree with my left-leaning friends on a lot of these issues I realize that the disagreements on them stem from a difference of opinion as to what would be the most beneficial for America (and in turn, the world). However, when it comes to the intentional destruction of unborn humans opinions quickly cease to be relevant. Abortion is a matter of right and wrong. No matter how you slice it the intentional destruction of an innocent human being is pure and complete evil.
I fault the society which values personal convenience over the life of a child. I am sickened that this tragedy has been legalized in this nation for close to 40 years - resulting in untold millions of lives destroyed in the name of selfishness. I also feel deep pity for the lives of those affected by abortion - women and their families who were convinced by our cultural standards of selfish individualism that a child would be a burden, and thus have missed out on the overwhelming blessing that children are. As a father of seven (one yet unborn) I can personally vouch that each child is a unique gift from God and a treasure to be valued - regardless of the circumstance.
I pray that one day soon America would awaken to the horrific evil we have allowed to fester among us...
For a strong conservative like myself there were certainly many victories last night. Then why, might you ask, am I overcome by sorrow this morning? After all - 'my team' won, right?
I could be saddened by the failure of Colorado amendments 60, 61, and prop 101. It does concern me to some extent that even amidst the backlash against a big-spending congress the citizenry is unwilling to limit or withdraw the excessive economic power it has granted to its government. However, in the end the worst the failure of these ballot measures will do is perpetuate the current state of recession. Thankfully in America even the poor usually don't starve to death.
I could be saddened by the retention of corrupt Colorado supreme court judges - judges which disregard the state constitution to impose unwanted taxes upon the people. However, the above-average number of "No" votes on retention has sent a clear message. Moreover, I strongly believe that people can change - and even if they continue to show little respect for the law there will be another retention vote someday.
I could be saddened by the faltering red wave that started out strong with Rand Paul's quick victory in Kentucky but seemed to fizzle as the night wore on as demonstrated by Reid's victory of Angle in Nevada and the still undecided Colorado senate race. Again however, a strong message against big-government spending was sent and the gains on the conservative side were large - no reason to be glum...
I could be saddened by the driving factors fueling last night's conservative win: namely rage against the disruption to the status quo. Conservative America seems to be real bothered by any reduction to their standard of living - and now that a message has been sent and a few goons removed from office many will return to their normal lives, content to have slapped down those who 'intruded' on their prosperity. This is nothing less than an attitude spawned from pure selfishness. However, again, I take comfort in the fact that many conservatives saw beyond the direct threat to their own status quo and instead voted out of a concern for others and the overall health of the nation.
No - none of the above troubles me much. What truly saddens me more than any other issue in this election is the failure of the citizens of Colorado to protect unborn children via amendment 62. All the other ballot initiatives in this election were matters of opinion. While I disagree with my left-leaning friends on a lot of these issues I realize that the disagreements on them stem from a difference of opinion as to what would be the most beneficial for America (and in turn, the world). However, when it comes to the intentional destruction of unborn humans opinions quickly cease to be relevant. Abortion is a matter of right and wrong. No matter how you slice it the intentional destruction of an innocent human being is pure and complete evil.
I fault the society which values personal convenience over the life of a child. I am sickened that this tragedy has been legalized in this nation for close to 40 years - resulting in untold millions of lives destroyed in the name of selfishness. I also feel deep pity for the lives of those affected by abortion - women and their families who were convinced by our cultural standards of selfish individualism that a child would be a burden, and thus have missed out on the overwhelming blessing that children are. As a father of seven (one yet unborn) I can personally vouch that each child is a unique gift from God and a treasure to be valued - regardless of the circumstance.
I pray that one day soon America would awaken to the horrific evil we have allowed to fester among us...
Why I am Deeply Saddened by the Election Results
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