Why Dr. Dobson is right.

It seems everybody is up in arms over Dr. Dobson's comments on one side or the other, and if they aren't up in arms, then they are pretty much clueless as to the political climate in our country these days.

Dr. Dobson, along with around fifty other pro-family groups, got together and drafted a resolution that if both sides adopted a pro-abortion candidate, then these pro-family leaders would support voting for a third party minority candidate.

I have read the whole range of comments and emotions today from both sides of the aisle as well as both sides of the argument. Some want him drawn and quartered for even suggesting that he would lead a revolt against the Republican Party of a single issue viewpoint. Some are encouraging him to lead the revolt thinking it will be a shoo-in for the left if that happens. There are those, like me, that will defend him. It is not about schism, but rather values.

Dr. Dobson himself has stated this. It is about his values. He has long been a very vocal opponent of abortion rights. He is not about to change his position just to pacify a few or to allow a particular party to win the White House. He is standing firm in his beliefs.

There are many in the race for president today that have 'flopped' on issues according to polls and climate on any given day. Why are these candidates not willing to stand firm? Did something change their minds? Fine, then say so and stick with it. I think that each of them have tried this, but none convincingly.

And it is important that we (of any political leaning/belief) let our potential candidates know where we stand and what we intend to do about it if these candidates fail to represent our beliefs and/or values. They then have a choice: come into line or get run over in the process.

Now, I am NOT saying that they have to change their values/beliefs/prinicpals just to get elected. But candidates should be aware that their views will be what ultimately gets them elected or rejected. If their views are appealing to the majority, then they are in - if not, then the show is over before it even starts.

Ross Perot best illustrates what I am talking about. The party was not representing as many thought they should and Mr. Perot put up a pretty good option. This split the vote for the establishment Republicans and gave us Billery.

We are, again, in an Establishment Republican situation. They are not representing the average conservative view point. They are trying to appear more centerist in an attempt to attract the undecided moderate. They are RhINOs: Republican in Name Only. This is not what the majority of American's want. They want a true Reagan Conservative. Somebody with spine, willing to stand on principal, sombody willing to stand up to the Establishment of Government and do what is right for America.

In my opinion, Fred Thompson is the closest to this person at this point in time. He even has some issues that he needs to clarify and get firm on. Tell us why he did what he did and where he actually stands now. He is the firm resolve that we need.